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(FLINT, Mich. – Nov. 25, 213) Uptown Reinvestment Corporation (URC) announced today that the demolition of Genesee Towers, Flint’s tallest building, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 22 at 10:00 a.m. The 19-story building will be blasted using an implosion process designed to allow the building to collapse within its own footprint. (more…) Read More 

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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care recently signed an agreement creating the largest cancer research and provider network in Michigan.  The network will expand access to advanced cancer care throughout the state. Both entities will retain their current names, however Karmanos will join the nonprofit McLaren Health Care network and McLaren will invest in facilities and… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_3909" align="alignright" width="115"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Next week, many Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving Day by spending time with loved ones and giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives.  So, during this season of gratitude I want to dedicate my column to expressions of thanks. I am thankful for our investors -- the leaders who invest in the… Read More 

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  [caption id="" align="alignright" width="378"] Photo courtesy of Genesee County Parks & Recreation  Gather your family for a festive celebration to mark the opening of the Christmas season at Crossroads Village on November 29, 2013. There will be caroling, train rides, crafts for kids, and the ceremonial lighting of the Village trees. [/caption] Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad are a… Read More 

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Every group, large or small that comes to Flint & Genesee County boosts the local economy. The Community Champion Program of the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is designed to increase the economic impact of tourism and generate more local overnight hotel stays. To encourage Flint and Genesee County residents to invite organizations they are involved with… Read More