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Experience the delights of Flint & Genesee at exploreflintandgenesee.org The look. The feel. The tools. The experience. They’re all new for exploreflintandgenesee.org, the website for the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) that launched today. The new site delivers an improved visitor-focused web experience built on a platform specifically designed for tourism organizations. It offers better tools for… Read More 

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Faces of Flint & Genesee Business: Karl Olmsted & Brian Sanderson, Olmsted Associates, Inc.
Back in 1986, Karl Olmsted chose to leave his career working as a communications director at the University of Michigan-Flint to make it on his own. Starting as a freelance graphic designer, his company Olmsted Associates, Inc., has grown to a full-service communications firm offering everything from strategic communications planning to fully integrated advertising campaigns and digital communications projects. “Our… Read More 

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Experience Fall Colors in Flint & Genesee
September is in full swing and soon the leaves on the trees will change bringing about the colors of fall. According to the Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage map, Flint and Genesee County will be at peak color around mid-October. However, colors will begin popping up in the next few weeks. Here are four ways you can enjoy the fall foliage… Read More 

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Census Toolkit for Employers: 2020 Census Submissions are Due Sept. 30
The official deadline to complete the 2020 Census is fast approaching on Sept. 30. And—as leaders in the business community—it’s important that we spend these final weeks amplifying our efforts to encourage employees and customers to complete the census. Whether you spread the word in upcoming meetings, internal emails or social media posts, here are some key facts to help… Read More 

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Gina DeShong was recently promoted to The Disability Network’s leadership team as the Community and Information Specialist. In this role, DeShong is the key contact for Flint and Genesee County on resource referrals and navigating community systems for TDN.

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Flint & Genesee Chamber prioritizes professional development with virtual offering  
(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 1, 2020) This fall, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will host nearly 20 workshops covering everything from making and breaking habits to navigating generational differences in the office. The sessions, which begin next week, will be held in a virtual format. “As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we remain committed to offering quality professional development opportunities… Read More