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Where to #ShopSmall on Nov. 24
Planning to #ShopSmall this holiday season? Get a head start by participating in this year's Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 24. There are several local events and promotions that will be taking place throughout the day. You might, for instance, check out Flint Handmade’s 12th Annual Holiday Craft Market. Held at the Flint Masonic Temple (755 S. Saginaw St., Flint), the event… Read More 

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People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 15, 2018) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 area businesses joining the organization in October. 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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Holiday Events to Get You in the Jolly Spirit
With Thanksgiving kicking off the holiday season, most people are looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit. Make yourself a little merrier this season by attending these holiday events in Flint & Genesee. A Tree-Mendous Evening – November 29 Witness the annual tree lighting downtown Flint. The event includes pictures with Santa and visits with live reindeer. During… Read More 

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Art of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry
This evening, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau honored local businesses and hospitality providers for their contributions to the well-being and success of the region in 2018.   A sold-out crowd of nearly 350 people gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts where Master of Ceremonies Steve Landaal presented 18 awards to outstanding… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_38682" align="alignright" width="150"] Justin A. Rhein[/caption] ROWE Professional Services Co. promoted Justin A. Rhein, PS, from project surveyor to project manager. Rhein works in ROWE’s Lapeer office where he oversees survey projects, conducts quality assurance/quality control reviews and performs a wide variety of survey-related tasks. He has a B.S. in surveying engineering from Michigan Technological University and joined ROWE… Read More 

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This year, the average consumer is expected to spend roughly $1,536 during the holiday shopping season, according to a new survey from Deloitte. While the bulk of that spending will cover gifts, it also includes things like holiday travel, entertaining at home and holiday furnishings. To motivate local spending, retailers across the country are participating in the ninth-annual Small Business… Read More