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 Profile: Randy Withey, Pure Bliss Salon

What’s your 60-second elevator speech about your business? Pure Bliss Salon & Spa is a full service salon and luxury spa, conveniently located in the Gateway Centre at Hill Rd and US-23. While you visit, you will be able to experience the following amenities: Full Service Salon offering a full…

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Regional Chamber Invites Public to Meet Candidates

State and local candidates will be on hand to meet the community as the Genesee Regional Chamber hosts a Meet the Candidates night on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown Flint. The event, which is sponsored by Landaal Packaging is free of…

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MI-SBTDC Offers Fall Business Start Up Boot Camp

The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) is taking registrations for a fall session of the FastTrac New Venture Business Start-up Boot Camp. The 7-week camp will take place at Kettering University from September 25 - November 6. The boot camp is geared toward early…

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Back to the Bricks Motors into Downtown

August 14, 15, 16, 18 – Downtown Flint Classic cars and thousands of people will hit the streets of downtown Flint for the annual Back to the Bricks cruise from Tuesday, August 14 through Saturday, August 18. The official rolling cruise begins on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saginaw…

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