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!
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will celebrate local business success during the 2013 Business Awards. Bill Harris, veteran television anchor for NBC25 will serve as master of ceremonies for the awards gala, which takes place on Thursday, November 7 at the Riverfront Banquet Center in…
Read MoreGenesee County businesses are growing. In the coming weeks several businesses in the region will celebrate openings, renovations and expansions. Following are upcoming businesses slated to cut ribbons: Red Lobster will cut the ribbon at its renovated Flint Township location on Wednesday, October 30…
Read MoreZombies and ghouls usually have people running away, but at many attractions in Genesee County this month people have been flocking toward them - willingly. Area haunted “houses” have been drawing record crowds this Halloween season, as have the more family-friendly venues featuring hay rides and…
Read MoreThe Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Disability Works Committee will present a How to Implement Workshop: Hiring Disabled Workers on Tuesday, November 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Newton International in Flint. Employers with first-hand knowledge of the benefits of hiring qualified workers…
Read MoreJoin the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce for Lunch is On Us at Financial Plus Federal Credit Union. The networking event, co-sponsored by Old Newsboys of Greater Flint and Financial Plus Federal Union, takes place on Wednesday, November 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come enjoy the camaraderie…
Read MoreThe Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is a hub for artistic expression and creativity in Flint’s Cultural Center. Home to a permanent collection of more than 8,000 objects displayed in galleries that showcase the art of cultures worldwide and major art movements as well as temporary galleries that host…
Read MoreOn Saturday, December 7 the Flint YMCA will turn downtown Flint into Santa town for the SantaRun 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile Walk. The SantaRun route circles downtown and each registered participant will receive a 5-piece Santa suit for participating. SantaRun is presented by the Serra Auto Plaza. The…
Read MoreChamber Also Encourages Support for MSU Extension, Mott CC and Burton Police Initiatives (FLINT, MICH. – October 25) Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) announced the endorsement of eight candidates in the November 5 general election for the Flint City…
Read More(FLINT, Mich. – October 24, 2013) Uptown Reinvestment Corporation (URC) announced today that contracts for the demolition of Flint’s tallest building Genesee Towers have been awarded and pre-work for demolition is progressing. Flint-based Siwek Construction, a full-service contractor, construction…
Read MoreOn Wednesday, October 16 Icon Mortgage Lending will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the opening of its new Flint headquarters. The event takes place at 12:00 noon at 5141 Gateway Centre Drive in Flint. Icon anticipates creating 20 new positions at its new headquarters over…
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