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Young Entrepreneurs to Open ‘Pop-Up Shops’ at Flint Farmers’ Market
40+ Student Businesses to Sell Handmade Bath Products, Pet Toys and More (FLINT, Mich., April 27, 2018) – On Saturday, May 5, some of Flint’s youngest entrepreneurs will have the chance to sell their services and products as part of the first-ever YQ Inc. Business Fair. The event follows several weeks of entrepreneurship lessons provided during YouthQuest’s afterschool program in… Read More 

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Under the Stars: Make Memories at the US-23 Drive-In
Spring is finally here in Genesee County. It's a wonderful time to get to the drive-in and watch a movie under the stars. Located in Mundy Township, the US 23 Drive-In Theater is one of nine drive-ins in the state of Michigan and is proud to serve the people of Genesee County. “It’s historic and gives people a sense of… Read More 

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Mott Community College and Cypress Creek Renewables today announced a partnership to invest in Michigan's solar energy workforce. The initiative establishes a Solar Program Fund at Mott Community College with a $20,000 grant from Cypress Creek Renewables. The new fund will assist Mott Community College in developing programming centered around renewable energy coursework, as well as providing scholarships for students… Read More 

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Sloan Museum, 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 Tuesday, April 24: “Let’s Hike It Baby” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore. Meet… Read More 

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Crafting community: A region nurturing creativity in life and business
From the 2018 Visitors Guide & Community Profile created and produced by Harbor House Publishers, Inc. Ten years ago, Crystal Pepperdine, CTA, attended the first Detroit Urban Crafts Fair. She was immediately drawn to the contemporary stale of the crafts. "The aesthetic of handmade goods has changed a lot in the past 15 years," Pepperdine says. "Traditionally, craft fairs featured more… Read More 

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Public Invited to View ‘Art in Motion’ During 2018 ArtQuest Exhibition
YouthQuest Exhibition to Display 1,500+ Student-Created Art Pieces (FLINT, Mich., April 16, 2018) –  From April 24-26, Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy’s 11,000-square-foot atrium will be temporarily transformed into an art gallery celebrating the students in YouthQuest’s afterschool program. The three-day ArtQuest exhibition will be open to the public and centers around the theme of “Art in Motion.” Visitors will find that… Read More