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Leadership NOW Cohort Nears Graduation, Plans Local Gathering Space
Twelve business and nonprofit professionals will graduate today from Leadership NOW, an intensive, year-long leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County. The participants have completed 100+ hours of training and 10 hours of one-on-one coaching, focused on honing their personal leadership styles and developing effective partnerships. “Leadership NOW helps… Read More 

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Flint Sprint Comes to a Close, Results Benefit the Community
In October, we announced an ambitious initiative called the Flint Sprint, which partnered Michigan businesses with local organizations in Flint to help improve the quality of life for residents – in just 60 days. [caption id="attachment_14356" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] As the Flint Sprint comes to a close, I am delighted to share that the 22 participating Michigan businesses… Read More 

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(FLINT, Mich. – Dec. 15, 2016) Sixty days after announcing the launch of the Flint Sprint initiative, 22 Flint community organizations and sponsor organizations have completed impactful projects aimed at improving residents’ quality of life. The initiative – introduced by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, with pro-bono support from Deloitte –… Read More 

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Flint Economic Recovery Task Force Unveils Plan to Improve Access to Full-Service Grocery Stores in Flint Neighborhoods
(FLINT, Mich. ) The Flint Economic Recovery Task Force today presented a two-pronged approach for increasing residents’ access to full-service, inviting grocery stores in Flint neighborhoods. The plan calls for the development of two new grocery stores in areas that currently lack nearby access to healthy food options, and improving four existing full-service grocers in north Flint. “Now more than… Read More 

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Fireworks in the night sky
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. For those of you looking for a fun way to kick off 2017 in Flint and Genesee, here are a few options: Run (or walk) in Bauman’s New Year’s Resolution Race, which kicks off at 2 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Downtown Flint YMCA. Proceeds support Crim Training Program Scholarships. Catch the midnight… Read More 

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Things to Do: December 12-18
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Theater Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Sunday, December 12-18: Santa and Friends at Genesee Valley Center, 3341 S. Linden Road, Flint * (810) 732-4000 * geneseemall.com (Open during center hours) Visit with Santa and friends, in center court, and walk through… Read More