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The Back to the Bricks Promotional Tour is gearing up to hit the road, and the Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau is hitching a ride. On June 12-16, the CVB will join a long caravan of classic cars during the Back to the Bricks 2015 Westside Promotional Tour. The annual tour has been held since 2010. Last year’s… Read More 

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Registration for the annual Artomotive competition is open, and this year’s artists could have their artwork voted on by more people than ever. For the first time, finished pieces will hang prominently in the Flint Farmers’ Market. “We think the foot traffic at the Flint Farmers’ Market combined with the thousands of visitors here for Back to the Bricks could… Read More 

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Before you die, there are 13 American food markets you must visit. So says the men’s lifestyle website Thrillist. There’s Pike Place Market in Seattle. The French Market in New Orleans. And the Flint Farmers’ Market in, well, Flint. That’s not a typo. "We are thrilled to be in the lineup with some of the biggest and best-known markets in… Read More 

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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that several members have earned a 4-percent dividend through the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America workers’ compensation group program. The 4-percent dividend is based upon each participant’s premium costs.  Since 2004, Accident Fund has paid participating Chamber-member dividends in excess of $1.32 million. (more…) Read More 

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Enrollment is now open for teens looking to gain pre-employment and leadership skills this summer. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will offer a session of its TeenQuest program July 6-30 at Baker College of Flint. TeenQuest provides free training in employability skills for any Genesee County high school student age 14-19. It helps Flint & Genesee youths prepare… Read More 

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Start by transforming a gymnasium into an enchanted forest, sprinkle in a couple dozen “magical” characters, invite 1,500 of your closest friends, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo – you have the “Magical World of YouthQuest”! That’s the title of the YouthQuest afterschool enrichment program’s End of Year Event, which will be held 4-7 p.m. May 21 at New Creation Church, 3472… Read More