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5 Ideas for Date Night Restaurants
Looking for a great restaurant for a date night in Genesee County? Here are five favorites. Davison A perfect place for a date night in Davison is Black Rock, an award-winning steakhouse specializing in steaks served on a 755-degree volcanic sizzling rock. Fenton Fenton’s newest Andiamo serves Italian food on the first floor of the Horizon Building. Check out the… Read More 

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A little-known financial resource available to help entrepreneurs with the capital needs to support growing businesses has awarded loans to two Flint companies. BRP Northside Solutions, an upstart customer call center, and Dean’s Auto Sales, a used automobile dealership, are the newest beneficiaries of the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund. The fund, which is governed by the Genesee County Economic… Read More 

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Member News - Feb. 6, 2019

Lewis & Knopf, CPA, P.C. announce the following promotions: Joel Gibbons, CPA, steps into his new role as a principal of the firm. Employed with the firm since 2013, Gibbons has 12 years of experience in public accounting and specializes in servicing medium-size businesses with complex multi-state tax issues in a variety of industries.

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Accessing vendor opportunities with the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is the focus of a purchasing event for small businesses in Flint & Genesee. “Making Connections: Doing Business with MTA” will educate small businesses about the range of needs the local transit authority is looking to fill for the current year and beyond. Presented by the Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance… Read More 

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Let’s Play: Making Physical Fitness a Priority in Afterschool
Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance and cognitive performance, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This, on top of maintaining a healthy and strong body, is one of the reasons why physical fitness is a priority in afterschool. “Physical fitness helps reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases and reduces feelings… Read More 

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Community Resource Guide
Earlier this year, many families were impacted by the federal shutdown’s effect on public resources and assistance. Thankfully, Flint is home to many organizations devoted to assisting residents in need. The shutdown may be over, but these resources are always available. Here are a few resources that may be helpful to those in need this month: Carriage Town Mission Provides… Read More