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Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores topics in community development and revitalization. Domino's Shows How to Do Great PR. And… Read More 

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Art of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry
On  Nov. 15, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau honored local businesses and hospitality providers for their contributions to the wellbeing and success of our region in 2016. About 350 people gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts where Steve Landaal, President of Landaal Packaging Systems and Chair-Elect of the Chamber’s Operating Board,… Read More 

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3 Downtown Flint Events Celebrating Small Business Saturday
Tomorrow marks the seventh annual Small Business Saturday – a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. To celebrate, why not visit some of your favorite local businesses tomorrow and get some holiday shopping done while you’re at it? A handful of local businesses and organizations will be hosting special shopping events that bring together multiple vendors. They… Read More 

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Good Beans: Coffee Shop by Day, Restaurant by Night
Established in 2000, The Good Beans Cafe features an old-school bar stocked with teas, flavored syrups and key ingredients for your favorite coffee drinks. Like most coffee shops, its patrons gather together for caffeinated beverages, conversation and the occasional live music performance. But unlike most cafés – about once or twice a month – the Flint-based business extends its hours, becoming… Read More 

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Events Monday, November 14: “Ladies Night Out” at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint * (800) 648-PARK * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Grab your favorite shopping buddies and start the holiday season together in the festive quaint glow of Crossroads Village. Enjoy shopping, crafts, demonstrations, holiday lights, vintage rides and more. Quality, Flint Handmade vendors… Read More 

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Events Tuesday, November 8: “Let’s Hike It Baby” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore! This event was designed to help encourage a love of the outdoors at a young age. Meet at For-Mar’s Visitor Center for stretching and a story before… Read More