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!
Last week, I had the opportunity to go up to Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Policy Conference. It was great to hear and participate in provocative conversations on a variety of issues that are important to Michigan and its cities. This year’s conference offered a chance to start changing the…
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…
Read MoreCalling all foodies and anyone else who needs to eat this week. There's still plenty of time to “chow down in Flinttown” at the second-annual Flint Restaurant Week, going on now through May 20. Nineteen restaurants are on this year’s menu, offering an assortment of fare to whet your appetite. The…
Read MoreSkypoint Ventures executive David Ollila will be the keynote speaker at the 10 th annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs' Conference, presented by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce's eTEAM. The May 11 conference will also include a breakout session on Skypoint's Ferris Wheel project, which will be a…
Read MoreOf the Americans who looked for work between 2013 and 2015, 79 percent utilized online resources in their job search, reports the Pew Research Center. What’s more, 34 percent considered these online resources to be the most important tool available to them. Thankfully, Chamber members have an added…
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