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New chairs have been selected for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s five standing committees, which help facilitate a variety of activities and initiatives while providing networking opportunities for FGCC members. The new Chairs are: Ambassadors                     Frank Pepp Marketing & Sales Director, BowlFlint.com Pepp said his business strategy is based on the Hedgehog concept. It is the power… Read More 

3 Offbeat Breakfast Dishes to Try this Weekend
What better way to kick off a lazy Sunday morning than with a delicious, warm breakfast that causes passersby to stop and say, "Ohhh, what's that?" For those of you looking for something that goes beyond your standard scrambled eggs and toast, here are a few of Genesee County's less traditional options. If you normally get a breakfast sandwich, try the...… Read More 

Operation HOPE, Huntington Bank Bring Financial Entrepreneurship Training to YouthQuest
Flint-Area Students to Benefit from National Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative (FLINT, Mich.– Feb. 21, 2017) There may soon be an increase in the number of young entrepreneurs who call Flint home, thanks to a partnership between Operation HOPE, Huntington Bank and the YouthQuest Afterschool Initiative. Starting today, the organizations will begin piloting Banking On Our Future – the precursor to HOPE… Read More 

Things To Do: February 20-26
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 Friday, February 24: “Father’s Daze” at the Flint Public Library/Main Branch, 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 249-2170 * fpl.info (Event runs 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) Enjoy this delightful view of the world… Read More 

3 Warm-Weather Activities to Enjoy this Winter
Missing your favorite warm-weather activities? Although we still have two more months of winter left, you can still enjoy bike riding, stargazing and go karting before spring hits! Just check out these winter-friendly options in Flint and Genesee.  FATBIKING Is your mountain bike in hibernation for the winter? Consider getting a fatbike, an off-road bicycle named for its oversized tires. According to Steve… Read More 

Chamber to Launch INSPIRE Leadership Speaker Series Feb. 24
(FLINT, Mich. – Feb. 15, 2017) Community members are invited to hear from and engage with some of the region’s most influential leaders during INSPIRE Leadership, a new speaker series from the Flint & Genesee of Commerce. The series, which is sponsored by Diplomat, will feature seven thought-provoking talks over the course of the year. Each speaker will have one hour… Read More