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Flint & Genesee CVB Hosts the 6th Annual 'Be a Tourist in Your Home Town'
The Capitol Theatre, the Mott Park Recreation Area and Disc Golf Course, and the GM Mobility Research Center at Kettering University are some of the new attractions for the 6th Annual “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” on July 14. Also new for 2018 are stops at the Flint River Watershed Coalition, Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church and Sloan Museum… Read More 

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A tour of Flint’s innovation culture
For over a hundred years, Flint has been at the forefront of innovation in the country. From carriages and automobiles in the early years to entrepreneurialism and research and development of today, Flint still cultivates a culture of innovation. Individuals interested in the innovation that is happening today in Flint can see it for themselves during Be a Tourist in… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_36274" align="alignright" width="150"] Dr. Wendy Ringo, Genesee Community Health Center executive director[/caption] Genesee Health System (GHS) has named Dr. Wendy Ringo as the new executive director of Genesee Community Health Center. She will also serve as the GHS’ vice president of medical operations. Dr. Ringo, formerly the chief operating officer for a large healthcare system with 10 clinics in… Read More 

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The 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference offered thought-provoking sessions about issues that are critically important to the state of Michigan and Genesee County. Three pillars set the stage: First, Is Michigan Prepared? Discussion focused on ensuring Michigan’s competitiveness for major business investment by protecting the existing business climate and addressing issues preventing sustained prosperity for all. Second, The Mobility Disruption. It’s all… Read More 

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The eTEAM provides strength in numbers
For a decade, the eTEAM was perhaps known as the organization that presented Jumpstart, a half-day conference held annually for prospective and emerging entrepreneurs in Flint & Genesee. Although the conference was retired at the conclusion of last year’s event, eTEAM is alive and well, and still hard at work helping entrepreneurs to realize their dreams and convert ideas into… Read More 

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As 78 golf professionals compete for a $2-million purse during The Ally Challenge, the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF), the nonprofit arm of the Flint & Genesee Chamber, will also have the chance to benefit from the players’ performance. Through the tournament’s Birdies for Charity campaign, GAFF and other participating nonprofits can solicit donations and pledges based on the number… Read More