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[caption id="attachment_37991" align="alignright" width="125"] Eric Lieske[/caption] Leaders of the Flint Cultural Center institutions have tapped Eric Lieske to become the founding chief executive officer of the Flint Cultural Center Academy, effective Jan. 1. Lieske currently serves as superintendent of Davison Community Schools and will remain in that position until his resignation takes effect on Dec. 31. During 22 years of… Read More 

Cafe Rhema, Flint, Michigan
In late 2017, Awesome Mitten named Flint, Michigan Coffee City. From coffee manufacturers and roasters to small cafés, Flint knows its brew. If you are looking for a coffee experience in Flint & Genesee, here are the places to go: Café Rhema This 1920’s style café in the heart of downtown Flint features specialty coffee drinks, food and craft sodas.… Read More 

Leadership NOW Seeks Current, Emerging Leaders for 2019 Cohort
Informational sessions to be held October 1, 2, 3, 9 and 16 (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 24, 2018) Leadership NOW – an introspective leadership development program for individuals who work and/or live in Genesee County – is seeking candidates for its next cohort, which will begin Jan. 25, 2019. The program, led by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and… Read More 

People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 21, 2018) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 18 area businesses joining the organization in August. 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 

Fall Colors Flourish in Flint & Genesee
Fall beauty is taking over in Flint & Genesee making it the perfect time to be out in nature. There are plenty of great ways to enjoy the coming of fall, here are a few. Hike the woods One of the best places to take in the changing of the seasons is your local park. Hike the grounds, take some… Read More 

Flint Youth Theater, FYT, Flint, Michigan, Flint Cultural Center
Flint’s fall theater season is in full swing. From professional shows to community productions, there is something here for everyone. Here are some of the shows you can catch this fall. Flint Repertory Theater This Fall, the Flint Youth Theater expanded their programming and transformed into the Flint Repertory Theater. The professional theater group’s new season features a Signature Series… Read More