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!

Things To Do: May 1-7

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 Monday, May 1: “Avian Adventure: Songbirds Return” at E.A. Cummings Event Center, 6130 E…

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Got a Job Opening? Share It on the Chamber Website

Of the Americans who looked for work between 2013 and 2015, 79 percent utilized online resources in their job search, reports the Pew Research Center. What’s more, 34 percent considered these online resources to be the most important tool available to them. Thankfully, Chamber members have an added…

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#FGCCVisits Launches with Small Business Week

Starting this May and continuing throughout the summer, teams of Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce employees and Ambassadors will descend on member businesses across Genesee County on a weekly basis. “These visits will provide us with the opportunity to distribute Chamber materials and identify…

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2nd Annual Flint Restaurant Week Next Month

Flint Restaurant Week 2017 will be held May 16-20. Organizers are working to expand the showcase beyond the downtown eateries. A full restaurant line-up will be announced next week. “Overall, Flint Restaurant Week was a huge success and had very positive effects on the community,” said Ruegsegger…

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How to Go from Couch to 5K in 7 Weeks

As the temperature increases, the number of 5K races in Flint and Genesee is also on the rise. But after months of staying indoors, running a mile – let alone three – may seem like an unattainable goal. “The average person can train for a 5K in about seven weeks,” said Sam Mahler, a personal trainer…

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Communication is Key – Especially During Times of Change

Whether dealing with culture, process or structure, only 25 percent of change management initiatives are successful in the long term, according to a study from Towers Watson. That 75 percent failure rate? It often can be attributed to a lack of communication and lack of time for transition, says…

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‘Just What the Doctor Ordered’ is No Longer the Case

By: Ben Clevenger, Client Services, Michigan Planners Gone are the days when you can take a piece of paper to the local pharmacy and obtain “just what the doctor ordered.” We now have prior authorizations, quantity limitations, and additional requirements that are designed to limit wasteful pharmacy…

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