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You’re Invited: ArtQuest’s ‘Street Art’ Exhibition
YouthQuest’s annual art exhibition is back for its ninth year, this time with a focus on graffiti and other forms of street art. The three-day event represents the culmination of five months of art lessons and activities from YouthQuest’s afterschool program in Flint and Genesee County. “YouthQuest students learned this year that art doesn’t always have to be in galleries,”… Read More 

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Nino Sapone has been named the Bishop International Airport Authority’s new deputy airport director of operations and maintenance after a nationwide search. [caption id="attachment_39955" align="alignright" width="125"] Nino Sapone[/caption] Sapone, who over 25 years of industry experience, is an accredited airport executive through the American Association of Airport Executives and most recently served as vice president for airport operations at Pittsburgh… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee: Erica Soriano, Soriano's Mexican Kitchen
Erica Soriano started helping at her parents’ restaurant in Grand Rapids when she was seven years old. After elementary school she would go straight to the restaurant – something she continued until her parents had to close their businesses. “I had to look for my own job,” says Soriano. “I started at an insurance place but quickly realized that wasn’t… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in February
(FLINT, Mich., March 14, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 area businesses joining the organization in January. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our new members to the Flint… Read More 

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Three Fun Kayaking Themed Events to Attend this Weekend
With the weather beginning to break, kayakers are dreaming of getting back onto the water. Along with the news of a Paddlers’ Landing being built at Mott Park Recreation Area, the excitement of the Flint River is spreading quickly. This weekend, three events will be hosted to support crowdfunding efforts of the Corridor Alliance Chapter of the Flint River Watershed… Read More