Morel season may be over in mid-Michigan, but worry not mushroom hunters: there are plenty of edible plants that can currently be found throughout Genesee County. “You can forage green things, too,” says Rachel Mifsud, owner of Will Forage for Food, who leads a variety of foraging workshops in…
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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 Thursday-Sunday, June 1-4: Swartz Creek Hometown Days, Swartz Creek’s Downtown…
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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 Thursday, May 25: Fly-Town Puppet Theatre presents “Little Red Riding Hood” at the Flint…
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Before Crossroads Village officially re-opens for the summer season, more than 60 vendors will set up temporary shop along the streets of the historic village. “After a fantastic response last year – even in terrible weather — Vintage in the Village is back, bigger and better,” says Danielle…
Read MoreMEDC Community Development (CD) has a new website "dedicated to community development and placemaking in Michigan." The CD team gathered content and related documents from our programs for communities, developers, and individuals interested in topics ranging from redevelopment to brownfield tools to…
Read MoreStress affects everyone differently, but it usually falls into one of three categories: physical, emotional and behavioral. “Some people may experience stress as fatigue, chest pain or sickness,” said Cheri Schultz, a life coach who will be leading the Identifying Stressors workshop at the Flint…
Read MoreManaging a project of any size can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By leveraging different project management frameworks and tools, professionals can better ensure that their work is completed on time – and on target. Below, Glenn and Essence Wilson, co-founders of Communities First…
Read MoreOne of the ways that our staff is working to change perception of Flint & Genesee, as well as bring in new business investment, is to invite “influencers” to the region. When I say “influencers,” I’m referring to top business decision-makers, opinion-shapers or individuals of a certain celebrity…
Read MoreThe average sales price of homes climbed 16.5 percent in April 2017 over the same period last year, according to the East Central Association of REALTORS®. The average price in April was $132,488 versus $113,732 a year ago. In addition, the April average continued to tick upwards, exceeding March’s…
Read MoreThe Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Chamber’s eTEAM is a regional collaboration of more than a dozen entrepreneurial service providers working to connect local entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources to promote growth and success. Wondering which organization is best suited to meet…
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