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Flint Institute of Arts’ Film Theater, Flint, Michigan
As part of the 2016-17 season, the Flint Institute of Arts is screening a variety of independent, international and classic films within the comforts of its 330-seat theater. Here’s the lineup for November: Purple Rain (Nov. 3, 5-6) The late, great Prince stars in this edgy musical drama about a young musician whose star begins to rise amid personal and… Read More 

7 Local Businesses to Compete in ‘Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Contest’
November 2, 2016 Seven Genesee County businesses and entrepreneurs today will compete in the “Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Contest” at the Flint Farmers’ Market. The pitch event – a project of the I-69 Thumb Region – kicks off the contest’s county-level competitions and will determine who will proceed to the regional finals. (more…) Read More 

November 2, 2016 Creative Foam Corp., a supplier of engineered solutions for the automotive, medical and composites markets, will invest $6.8 million to expand its Mundy Township facility where it will add 45 new jobs. The company will also add 65 positions at its Fenton location, as part of its overall investment in Genesee County, bringing the total number of… Read More 

November 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_14356" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Thanksgiving will be celebrated this year on November 24, which means it will be here before you know it. Although our region has been damaged by the Flint Water Crisis, there are many things for which our community can be thankful. Let me share a few of them with you.… Read More 

November 2, 2016 For “First Friday’s” at Longway in the Flint Cultural Center, join the planetarium staff on Nov. 4 for its rendition of the world’s most popular game show, Jeopardy Night! Come test your knowledge against the rest of the contestants in six common Jeopardy categories. Doors open 5:30 p.m. and event starts 6 p.m. For more information, visit… Read More