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Art of Achievement Awards 2018: 'And the nominees are…'
  The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau will recognize business excellence and community leadership at the fifth-annual Art of Achievement Awards. Nearly 60 businesses and organizations, along with 110 individuals, have been nominated for recognition at the sold-out presentation gala Nov. 8 at the Flint Institute Arts, which begins at 5:30 p.m.… Read More 

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$150K in Grants to Benefit Youth Programs, Economic Development
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 31, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $150,000 from multiple organizations in support of economic development, afterschool programming and job preparedness in Genesee County. The grantors include: Chase Foundation, $100,000 (Economic Development) United Way of Genesee County, $30,000 (TeenQuest, YouthQuest) Whiting Foundation, $10,000 (YouthQuest) Herman Miller Cares, $5,000… Read More 

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Experience These Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Flint & Genesee
Halloween is around the corner and kids everywhere are picking out their favorite costumes, watching Halloween movies and listening to the Monster Mash. If you are looking for things to do, Flint & Genesee is booming with fall activities – apple orchards, hayrides and trunk-or-treats. Keep the spooky spirit alive and switch things up a bit by attending one of… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_31921" align="alignright" width="125"] Tyler Rossmaessler[/caption] Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Tyler Rossmaessler to the Michigan Council on Arts and Cultural Affairs. Part of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., the 15-member council helps create an environment of artistic, creative and cultural activity to support Michigan's quality of life and economic vitality. Rossmaessler is the director of Economic Development at the Flint… Read More 

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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today endorsed millage renewal request for the Genesee Health Plan on the Nov. 6 ballot. The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is seeking renewal of 0.998 mill for seven years – 2020 through 2026 – to continue funding a health-care delivery system, through the Genesee County Health Department, for low-income… Read More 

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Surprising Wedding Venues in Flint & Genesee
More and more these days couples are looking for unique places to say, ‘I do.’ In Flint & Genesee, there are plenty of places that will surprise and astonish wedding guests. Here are some of the most unique wedding venues in the area: Flint Farmers’ Market Located in the heart of downtown Flint, the Flint Farmers’ Market gives an industrial,… Read More