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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today announced the endorsement of the millage renewals for the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension in Genesee County on the August 7 ballot. MTA is asking voters to renew 0.40 mill for five years to fund “Your Ride” and related services for the… Read More 

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Applewood Estate, Flint, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Monday-Friday, August 6-10: “Tunes at Noon” at Downtown Flint’s Willson Park, 303 E. First Street, Flint (across the street from the Flint Farmers’ Market) * geneseefun.com (Live music runs daily 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.)… Read More 

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What you need to know about Chevy Commons
Formerly called Chevy in the Hole, the manufacturing center for Chevrolet Motors in the early 1900s and location of the historic Flint Sit-Down Strikes, Chevy Commons has gone through some big changes. In 2015, work began to redevelop and regreen the area with plans to convert the grounds into a 60-acre park. Located along the Flint River, Chevy Commons is… Read More 

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Apprenticeships: Earn While You Learn
Nearly 50 percent of American employers report having difficulty filling open positions in Manpower Group’s 2018 Talent Shortage Survey. Of those open positions, skilled trades – such as electricians, welders and mechanics – are the hardest to fill. As the talent gap continues to be an issue at a national, statewide and local level, Afterschool Download is providing a four-part… Read More 

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YouthQuest Highlight: July 2018
Growing Goodness Students learned that gardening can be peaceful and fruitful. At International Academy of Flint Elementary, the YouthQuest Scouts Club created a Peace Garden at the school. In the garden, students learn how to grow their own vegetables and where their food comes from. Amazed by Animals YouthQuest students discovered different types of animals in while visiting the zoo.… Read More 

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On the Job: Zoe Baxter
Zoe Baxter has always wanted to work in the medical field. When she graduated from TeenQuest, she told an audience of her peers and their families that is what she wanted to do. However, Baxter wasn’t exactly sure where that would take her. “I didn’t know what path I wanted to take in college, but I knew I wanted to… Read More