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: Do You Know Where Our Candidates Stand?

In late September, the Regional Chamber along with our Public Policy Committee, Landaal Packaging and ITT Tech will host a “meet and mingle” event with you, our members and individuals who are running for political office. We’re calling it “Meet the Candidates”. This is an important opportunity and…

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Regional Chamber Teen Employees Help Local Nonprofits

Department of Natural Resources Funds Program Harvesting crops, cutting down trees, clearing debris and boarding buildings are among the many things that Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce teen employees accomplished this summer on behalf of local nonprofits. Eighty teen employees worked for…

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Learn More About How Politics Affects Your Business

Regional Chamber African American Advisory Committee Hosts Lunch On Friday, September 28 the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce African American Advisory Committee will host a Lunch & Learn event, “Do You Know How Your Business is Being Affected by Politics?” The event takes place from 11:30 a.m…

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Be a 'Community Champion' & Win a $500 Gift Certificate

The Flint-Genesee Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (Regional Chamber CVB) is looking for Community Champions. Who is a Community Champion? It could be you! Visitors to Flint and Genesee County leave behind dollars. When we host meetings in our community our guests shop at local stores, fill up…

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New Members July 1 to August 31, 2012

To become a member, call Steve Flynn, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Member Services, at (810) 600-1427. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (Religious Organizations) 1083 East Stewart Avenue Flint, MI 48505 (810) 789-2931 Lewis Randolph www.ambcflint.org Barrette Outdoor Living…

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PTAC Reveals Keys to Government Contracting

Workshops September 12 and October 3 The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Procurement Technical Assistance Center’s (PTAC) will host Selling your Products or Services to the Government workshops in September and October . The workshops will take place on Wednesday, September 12 and Wednesday…

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Regional Chamber Invites Public to Meet Candidates

Local, state and federal candidates will be on hand to meet the community as the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee hosts a Meet the Candidates event. Join the Regional Chamber on Thursday, September 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center in…

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