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!

In Your Corner: The Momentum Continues in 2012

Although it is early in the year, I’m feeling pretty optimistic that our region is moving in the right direction. I’ve talked to several business owners who are more confident about their ability to hire new employees. The market has been positive and therefore investors are also feeling more…

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Jumpstart Your Business

On Thursday, March 22, the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce’s eTeam is sponsoring the Jumpstart Conference for entrepreneurs and early stage businesses. The conference, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Gateway Centre, features all the things needed to start and grow…

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9 Tips to Improve Your Business or Nonprofit Website

Webinar Slated for March 28 On Wednesday, March 28 the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce presents the webinar “9 Tips to Improve Your Business or Nonprofit Website” from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The webinar, presented by Rebecca Kotz of GEMS Solutions, provides the things you need to know to make…

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Seminar on Writing a Business Plan

A “Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan” seminar will be presented by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) at Kettering University, on Tuesday, March 13, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Campus Center at the corner of University and Chevrolet Avenues in Flint…

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Member Profile: Walethia Aquil, Grace and Charm

What’s your 60-second elevator speech about your business? Grace and Charm creates powerful professional brands by taking professionals from invisible to impeccable within a competitive marketplace that generates business building results. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Grace…

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Entrepreneurs Can Find Resources Through InsYght

Funding, mentoring, business plan development, networking — the list of resources available to Michigan entrepreneurs goes on and on, and it’s just getting longer as the state recognizes the power of entrepreneurialism to create jobs and fuel the economy. But these resources are only useful when…

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Diversify Your Revenue Stream

Government Contracts Workshop March 14, 2012 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Shiawassee Chamber of Commerce Looking for new ways to diversify your business this spring? Then make plans to attend the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Procurement Technical Assistance Center’s (PTAC) Selling your…

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New Members: February 2012

To become a member, call Steve Flynn, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Member Services, at (810) 600-1427. Alpha Tech Network 4D (Computer - Network & Support Services) P.O. Box 446 Flushing, MI 48433 (810) 858-3865 Fred Crew Claudy's House for Developmentally Challenged Adults…

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