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!

TeenQuest Grads Prepared for the Business World

The value of learning how to become a good employee is not lost on Santiara Henry. The Beecher High School cheerleader has learned to leverage her activities and school work, and now she hopes TeenQuest will help her take the next step toward finding a job. “The TeenQuest experience taught me that…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeks Bowlers for Kids’ Sake

Annual Event Set for February 23 - 26 The lanes are set to be filled to the brim during the 33 rd Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Flint Bowl for Kids’ Sake Bowling Challenge. The event, which takes place at Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc, is designed to benefit area children. According…

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How to Network Effectively to Grow Your Business

Chamber Member Karen Taylor Shares Networking Tips As an introvert, just the thought of attending a networking event would cause me to break into a sweat. How terribly awkward to walk into a room full of strangers; what would I say, how should I act, would anyone approach me to help break the ice…

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UM-Flint’s Innovation Incubator Offers Free Workshops

The University of Michigan-Flint Innovation Incubator is offering a Conflict Management workshop on Wednesday, February 15 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for students, faculty, entrepreneurs and the community. The workshop is one in a series offered by the incubator. Upcoming workshops include: Small…

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