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Choose your own adventure: Flint & Genesee is equipped for recreation
From the 2018 Visitors Guide & Community Profile created and produced by Harbor House Publishers, Inc. "The Crim" is engrained into the Flint & Genesee culture. The August festival of races has evolved from a footrace in 1976 to a four-day international gathering. What began with Bobby Crim's desire to raise money for Special Olympics now attracts nearly 16,000 participants -… Read More 

[caption id="attachment_35962" align="alignright" width="150"] Diplomat CEO & Chairman Brian Griffin[/caption] Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. has named Brian Griffin as its new chief executive officer and chairman of the Board of Directors, effective June 4. “This is a time of great opportunity for Diplomat, and I have long admired the Company and its innovative approach to driving better health outcomes,” said Griffin.… Read More 

Considering that your credit score impacts everything from your car insurance to your loan interest rates, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with ELGA Credit Union to offer Credit Score Matters on June 21. [caption id="attachment_36029" align="alignright" width="175"] ELGA Financial Fitness Success Coach Lori Hawk[/caption] The lunch-hour workshop will cover what factors impact overall credit score,… Read More 

Earlier this month, Michigan tourism officials and members of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan (TICOM) gathered at Flint’s Capitol Theatre to highlight the economic impact of travel to the state of Michigan. The event was part of the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic… Read More 

CEO Blog: Headed to #MPC18 soon
It’s that time again. Next week, I, along with other Flint-area business and community leaders, will be traveling north to the Mackinac Policy Conference (MPC). The forum (May 29 - June 1) brings together local, state and national leaders in business, politics, philanthropy and news media to talk about issues that are affecting Michigan, and provides a platform for emerging… Read More 

Machine Shop, Flint, Michigan, Things To Do in Flint and Genesee: January 16-22, 2017
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 Tuesday, May 22: “Avian Adventures with a Bird Nerd: Spring Birds” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Join bird nerd,… Read More