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Highlights: December 2018
Walking in a Winter Wonderland During the Flint Cultural Center Holiday Walk, students at Eisenhower Elementary visited the Flint Public Library. There, they were treated to punch and cookies, made Christmas tree ornaments and read holiday-themed books. They then went to Sloan Museum where they made holiday crafts and explored “RACE: Are We So Different?” an exhibit designed to inspire… Read More 

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At age 21, Marlon Coulter is a busy man. When he’s not valeting cars at Hurley Medical Center, the Hamady High School alum is washing dishes and working as a dietary aide at Wellbridge of Grand Blanc. And, after taking a year off from college, he plans to return to his post-secondary education this coming fall. “During my first year… Read More 

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STEAM: Preparing Students for the Future
Science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics; these are the five main concepts students will learn in the month of January. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly 8.8 million jobs in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) field as of 2016. According to YouthQuest Program Director Cheryl Adkins, as this field continues to grow it… Read More 

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Voice & Choice: Instilling Leadership Skills in YouthQuest Students
At Eisenhower Elementary, YouthQuest students in the Positive Vibes club practice taking “mindful moment” breaks to calm themselves and regroup. Like the site’s other clubs—themed around cooking, art, sports, entrepreneurialism and music—this club wasn’t selected by YouthQuest staff. Rather, it was chosen by students in the program. “Developing leadership skills is a key component of YouthQuest,” says Cheryl Adkins, program… Read More 

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2018 was a very good year for the Flint & Genesee Chamber and we could not have achieved full success without our members. Thank you. We are proud to serve our members through an active business network; by being their advocate in civic matters; and, by launching initiatives that promote business and enhance the quality of life in the Flint… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_34102" align="alignright" width="150"] Essence Wilson[/caption] Essence Wilson, chief strategy officer and co-founder of Communities First, Inc., was selected as one of Real Estate Forum’s Women to Watch in the organization’s September issue. Wilson is recognized for her efforts raising more than $37 million in capital for affordable housing and mixed-use projects. At Communities First, Wilson is instrumental in a… Read More