Sometimes people just need a little extra support to succeed to the best of their abilities. This was true for 23-year-old Angel McLilly, a young woman in Genesee County who was disengaged from school and work after giving birth to her son. That was until she found R.I.S.E., a peer-to-peer group that is part of the Flint & Genesee Opportunity… Read More 

YouthQuest staff members are excited to partner with local businesses through field trip vouchers as one of the ways they are integrating enrichment activities, a core component of the afterschool program. “We wanted to find a way to give our students and their families enriching experiences while still maintaining social distancing and safety protocols,” says Nefertari Jones, program director of… Read More 

On April 1, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce became the Flint & Genesee Group. The newly branded organization will market its services through four divisions dedicated collectively to advancing the region’s attractiveness as a great place to live, work, play and invest. Those divisions are: Flint & Genesee Chamber, Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, Flint & Genesee Education… Read More