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FACES of Flint & Genesee: Ryan Garza & Courtney Simpson, Pop Mod Photo
Fifteen years ago, Courtney Simpson and Ryan Garza were working independently as photographers. Garza worked for the Flint Journal and Simpson was operating her own photography business and teaching classes at the Flint Institute of Arts. One day, they decided their efforts would be better together and joined forces to become Pop Mod Photo. This past summer, the photography team… Read More 

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Process seeks to establish a shared vision of economic prosperity for Flint and Genesee County Forward Together – an ambitious process to establish a shared vision for Flint and Genesee County’s future – kicked-off on Tuesday, Feb. 19, with the first convening of the 24-member Steering Committee. The process is backed through a unique partnership between the City of Flint,… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in January
(FLINT, Mich., Feb. 13, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 12 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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Sweet Eats: Candy Stores in Flint & Genesee
Valentine’s day is here, and few things are better than a sweet treat for your special someone. In Flint & Genesee, there are plenty of places to find fine chocolates, macaroons and other decadent sweets. If you are planning to shop for your valentine, consider shopping local at these businesses: Semi-Sweets Located at the Flint Farmers’ Market, Semi-Sweets offers a… Read More 

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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