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The U.S. government is a major buyer of goods and services. But how do businesses and entrepreneurs get prepared and connected to sell to the government? A new program – 5 Steps to Start Up Business Bootcamp – is designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs do just that. An informational session will be held Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the… Read More 

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Things To Do: February 13-19
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 Thursday & Friday, February 16 & 17: The Flint Institute of Music presents “Hold on Change is Coming,” 1025 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 238-1350 * thefspa.org (Performances begin 7:30 p.m.) Part of… Read More 

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8 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Flint
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions made by black Americans. Locally, there are several ways to celebrate. Love art? Check out: Women of a New Tribe, on display through April 15 at the Flint Institute of Arts. More than 50 Flint-area, African-American women are featured in this exhibit, which is modeled after high glamour… Read More 

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Behind-the-Scenes Student Tours at Detroit Marriott
Are you a high school junior or senior interested in pursuing a career path in the hospitality industry? Good news: The largest hotel in Detroit is opening its doors for student tours on Tuesday, March 21. As part of the 2017 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the 1,298-room Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center will introduce student visitors to staff and… Read More 

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How & Why to Get Involved in YouthQuest Family Nights
YouthQuest students participate in a variety of field trips, enrichment activities and community engagement opportunities throughout the academic year and summer. And at least six times a year, parents, grandparents, siblings and other family members are invited to join them. “YouthQuest takes a holistic approach with its programming,” says LaKeitha Givens, Director of the afterschool program. “Family plays a central… Read More