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Things To Do: May 15-21
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-Saturday, May 16-20: Flint Restaurant Week – “Chow Down in Flinttown,” Flint’s Downtown Entertainment District * flintrestaurantweek.com (Open during restaurant business hours) This is the perfect time to explore new restaurants downtown Flint or… Read More 

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Rising Star and Spark Awards Celebrate Flint & Genesee’s Risk-takers and Innovators
Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the eTEAM named the 2017 recipients of the Rising Star and Spark Awards during the tenth-annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs’ Conference. About 100 aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and service providers were present at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc to learn how to start and grow a small business. According to Tim Herman, CEO… Read More 

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People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., May 8, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 24 area businesses joining the organization in April. 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 

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Things To Do in Flint & Genesee
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, May 8: “Crafting with Vintage Books” with Flint Handmade at Totem Books, 620 W. Court Street, Flint * (810) 407-6320 * flinthandmade.org (Event runs 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Learn how to alter old… Read More 

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3 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Genesee County
It’s Cinco de Mayo – a day that commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War in 1862. Today, the holiday is recognized in the United States as a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. For instance, in Genesee County, you might: Watch Mexican folklorico dancers perform with Culturas del Sol, a Flint-based… Read More 

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Skypoint Ventures executive David Ollila will be the keynote speaker at the 10th annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs' Conference, presented by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce's eTEAM. The May 11 conference will also include a breakout session on Skypoint's Ferris Wheel project, which will be a shared office and innovation hub for budding entrepreneurs in downtown Flint. Ollila, Skypoint’s President… Read More