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: Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Holiday Happenings Monday-Sunday, November 28-December 4: Santa and Friends at Genesee Valley Center, 3341 S. Linden Road, Flint * (810) 732-4000 * geneseemall.com (Open during center hours) Visit with Santa…

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3 Ways to Get Involved with TeenQuest Before the Year Ends

Nearly 160 area high school students are in the midst of learning about financial literacy, soft skills and job interview techniques through the TeenQuest pre-employment training program. While the current session will wrap up this month, there are several ways local professionals and employers can…

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Let's Put Flint on the Map

Join the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and Google for an expert-hosted workshop for your business. Learn how to get your business online and growing, connect with customers on Google, verify your business listing on Google Maps, and more. Being on the map matters. Four in five consumers use…

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New Members: October 2016

To become a member, contact Heather Kale at hkale@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1427, or Steven Elkins at selkins@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1419. Gateway Dental - Flint 5321 Gateway Center Blvd. Flint, MI 48507 (810) 250-7191 Contact: Morgan Mikiczenko www.entiredentalcare.com Gateway…

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Chamber 101 Workshops

November 23, 2016 Learn how to better maximize your Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce member benefits and networking opportunities at the Chamber 101 workshop. Three workshops will be held on Dec. 15, where members will learn how to access and use the Member Portal, including: Setup Managing…

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Flint Sprint Strides Toward the Finish Line

With Flint Sprint nearing its conclusion, organizers are proud to report that the initiative has exceeded its goal of 20 projects. Moreover, project team sponsors and community organizations have hit their strides in their collective quest to improve the quality of life for Flint citizens within 60…

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Empower Employees with these 4 Methods

When Betsy Haigh leads her next and final leadership session for 2016, she will be covering an important topic for local employers and business leaders: empowering the people we lead. “A lot of times, people don’t feel empowered to believe they can influence their future,” said Haigh, who founded…

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5 Perks of Using the Chamber’s Member-Only Portal

Earlier this month, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce rolled out a new benefit for its members: access to a password-protected portal on the Chamber’s website. “We’re very excited to offer this feature to our membership,” said Heather Kale, Director of Member Services. “It’s a great tool that…

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Leadership Reads: Public Relations and Marketing

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street…

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