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College Life: Exploring Flint & Genesee
Flint & Genesee is home to four top colleges and universities, eight satellite campuses and 30,000 students. Colleges are continuing to expand throughout the area with Mott Community College Culinary Arts Teaching Facility moving downtown Flint and Kettering University’s GM Mobility Research Center taking shape along the Flint River. With an ever-growing student base in the area comes the question:… Read More 

Sloan Museum's "Dinosaurs Unearthed" exhibit at Courtland Center, Things To Do in Flint and Genesee County, 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, July 16: “Creature Feature: Turtles” at Max Brandon Park/Pavilion #2, 3606 Dupont Street, Flint * (800) 648-PARK * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) Join a For-Mar Naturalist for a live animal… Read More 

People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., July 12, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 15 area businesses joining the organization in June. 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 

Discover Flint’s Roots & History in One Day, for $1
Almost 200 years ago, Flint was founded as a village by a fur trader named Jacob Smith. By the late 19th century, Flint became a leading manufacturer for carriages, which later turned into automobiles. This history has earned Flint the title of “Vehicle City.” Although the city has come a long way, the roots of Flint are still planted and… Read More 

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today announced the endorsement of the Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage proposal on the August 7 ballot, as part of an effort to burnish the region’s image as a great place to live, work and raise a family. The request would levy 0.96 mills to provide… Read More