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By Ben Clevenger, Client Services, Michigan Planners While most people agree that life insurance is a necessary purchase, selecting a policy is something that they’ll “get around to buying.” More often than not, other shopping decisions and expenses take precedent. Although purchasing life insurance may be on the back burner, you are encouraged to begin the process of selecting a… Read More 

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On May 9 at GM’s newly renovated Durant-Dort Factory One, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce hosted the area’s first Developers Conference to expose outside investors to some of the revitalization that’s underway to transform Flint into a vibrant urban center. Wall St. Journal staff writer Kris Maher was among the roughly 20 select Michigan developers, architects and contractors… Read More 

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Last week, I had the opportunity to go up to Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference. It was great to hear and participate in provocative conversations on a variety of issues that are important to Michigan and its cities. This year’s conference offered a chance to start changing the narrative about the Flint area. While last year there was… Read More 

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Flint Art Fair, 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, June 6: “Let’s Hike It Baby” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * hikeitbaby.com (Event runs 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore! Designed… Read More 

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Calling Capitol Hill: YouthQuest to Participate in National Day of Action
On June 7, YouthQuest employees and friends will join afterschool and summer enrichment programs from across the country in speaking out against President Donald Trump’s budget proposal for 2018. Specifically, the proposal calls for the elimination of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which provides federal funding for more than 9,500 school-based and community centers – including YouthQuest. As part of… Read More 

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YouthQuest Highlights: May 2017
STUDYING SELF-DISCIPLINE Before kicking off their karate lessons, students at Dye Elementary first learned about the importance of self-discipline, or the control over their own body and mind. They participated in multiple exercises that focused on meditation and understanding the karate did not, and was not, to promote violence. As the students transitioned into learning multiple moves – including a… Read More