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YouthQuest’s Monthly Highlights: December 2016
GRANTING WISHES This holiday season marked the fifth year that YouthQuest has participated in Macy’s Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter written to Santa and collected in stores. The afterschool program set an ambitious goal of sending 50,000 letters to Kris Kringle on National Believe Day (Dec. 9), when the retailer doubles its donation amount. Not… Read More 

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Scholarship Opportunity for Female Seniors with an Entrepreneurial Streak
Know a female high school senior who dreams of opening her own business one day? Let her know that applications are currently being accepted by the Katharine Roat Stevens Fund, which will award up to $1,000 to at least one graduating senior in Genesee County this year. The scholarship – named for a well-known Genesee County business owner and advocate… Read More 

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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, January 10: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * hikeitbaby.com (Event runs 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore! Designed… Read More 

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Female Entrepreneurs
(FLINT, Mich., Jan. 4, 2017) – Female entrepreneurs looking to further their education can apply for a college scholarship that honors the late Katharine Roat Stevens, a well-known Genesee County business owner and advocate for women in business. The scholarship, administered by the Genesee Chamber Foundation, will be awarded in the amount of up to $1,000 to at least one… Read More 

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Baker College
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two economists from the Detroit branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will present an economic forecast for 2017, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 5-7 p.m. at the Baker College of Flint Center for Business, 1050 W. Bristol Road. The event is free and open to the public; registration is not required. The Fed presenters, Paul Traub,… Read More 

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People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., Jan. 3, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 10 area businesses joining the organization in December. 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