A family takes a photo near the rose garden at Applewood Estate in Flint, Michigan.

The Explore Flint & Genesee blog features local attractions, restaurants, and weekly things to do in and around the county. Here you'll be able to learn more about our area to help you plan your next trip or discover your next favorite attraction or restaurant in Flint & Genesee!

SEE Photography Contest Revamped for 2014

(FLINT, Mich., Jan. 23, 2014) -- Give us your best shot! The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is now accepting submissions for its 2014 SEE Photography Contest. New this year, the contest will become an annual event, versus a monthly competition, allowing photographers to capture the best of…

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Local Primerica Office Expands; Hosts Ribbon Cutting

On Wednesday, January 22 local Primerica Owner Monta Ware will host a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the opening of a new office in Grand Blanc. The event takes place at 6:00 p.m. at the new Primerica offices at 12751 S. Saginaw, Suite 700. The new location is part of the Primerica, Inc. a…

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Office Depot Offers Discounts to Chamber Members

Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce members can receive up to a 45 percent discount on select Office Depot products. As Chamber members, your organization can also receive discounts on a variety of items for office use, back-to-school purchases and home office needs. Chamber members receive…

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Are You the Next Community Champion?

Help Bring Business and More Visitors to the Flint & Genesee Region The Community Champion Program of the Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is designed to increase the economic impact of tourism and generate more local overnight hotel stays. Every group, large or small that comes to…

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MLive Hosts Snowfest Networking for Area Chambers

The MLive Media Group is hosting an after-hours networking reception for chambers throughout the region in Frankemuth. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 22 at the Snowfest Warming Tent (behind Zehnder’s in Frankemuth) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reception will feature cocktails…

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FGCC in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news stories featuring the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. November deadline for Flint & Genesee County's SEE Photography Contest extended to year's end Area teens are serious about getting a job Genesys to open downtown Flint PACE Center Genesys project next big…

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New Year Wine Down at Tia Helita’s

Wednesday, January 23 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Tia Helita’s Join the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce at the first After Hours Wine Down of the New Year on Wednesday, January 23 at Tia Helita’s in Flint. Start 2014 by broadening your network while making new connections and having fun as we…

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Take a Winter Staycation in Genesee County

Looking for outdoor winter fun in Genesee County? Then consider perfecting your kick turns or flotation techniques just around the corner at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum. “There is no need to make reservations to break out the cross-country skis and snow-shoes,” according to Cheryl DeFrain…

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November/December SEE Photography Contest winner announced

(FLINT, Mich. Jan. 14, 2014) Winners for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce SEE Photography Contest for November and December 2013 were Dennis Gilmore, who earned first place for his photo of railroad tracks in the snow, and Bill Harris, of Grand Blanc, who earned first place for his photo of…

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