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!

Member Referral Rewards Program

As a valued member of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, you can play an active role in helping the Chamber grow its membership. By referring businesses and other organizations you do business with for a Chamber membership, you’re not only contributing to the vitality of our broader business…

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Downtown Flint Trolley to hit streets

Getting around downtown Flint is about to get easier. The Downtown Flint Trolley will begin operating this week offering FREE rides to visitors, college students, and residents to get in and around downtown. The trolley — a 27-passenger, handicap-accessible, environmentally friendly vehicle — will…

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Meet Leadership NOW’s Third Cohort

Leadership NOW – an intensive leadership development program led by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County – will kick off its third cohort later this month, with a group of 18 high-potential leaders who live and/or work Genesee County. Over the next 10 months…

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Leadership Reads – Productivity

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street…

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Showcasing Flint & Genesee

The January 2017 issue of Site Selection magazine features a two-page investment profile of Flint and Genesee County. The advertorial focuses on how Flint & Genesee is transforming its economy, expanding existing assets while attracting investment. Click here for the investment profile. Site…

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PTAC Certification Series

Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. The Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series can help small businesses obtain the appropriate documentation to compete for these federal…

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Bishop Airport’s 2016 Year-in-Review

As the Flint & Genesee region rings in a new year, Bishop International Airport looks back on an exciting and prosperous 2016. Last year, Bishop continued to focus on bringing the highest level of air service to the region. As a result, the airport proudly welcomed new routes and a new airline in…

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Things To Do: January 9-15

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Tuesday, January 10: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee…

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