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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!

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Carol Pongrac

FGCC CEO Speaks at ‘Chamber Day’

Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO Tim Herman on May 3 was a guest speaker at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Chamber Day at the Capitol.” This event is used to educate local chamber and public affairs executives, and their volunteers about current and emerging business and economic issues…

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The Proof is in the Pudding

A modern-day recipe for a modern-day workforce April 27, 2016 By: John DiLorenzo, Chief Entertainment Officer (CEO), Michigan Planners The proof is in the pudding…and there are new flavors in town! No more plain vanilla 9-5 workdays, 30-minute lunches or once-a-year company outings. Companies have…

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New Members: April 2016

To become a member, contact Heather Kale at hkale@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1427, or Amber Taylor at ataylor@flintandgenesee.org or (810) 600-1419. 1-800-Law Firm 1210 N. Ballenger Hwy. Flint, MI 48504 (800) 529-3476 Contact: Hudson Green www.1800lawfirm.com Aagesen Construction Services…

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Register Now for May CTA Class

April 27, 2016 The next training session for the Flint & Genesee’s Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) will be May 18 and there is still time to register. The CTA program teaches frontline professionals in the hospitality industry as well as community volunteers the finer points of how to welcome and…

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Flint Water Update 2-12-16

Flint & Genesee Chamber Members, As our community continues to work through the challenges brought about by Flint’s water emergency, I want to update you on the ongoing efforts of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Over the past several weeks, the Chamber has been fully engaged in doing what…

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Q&A with Cheryl DeFrain

Cheryl DeFrain is the Director, Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). The CVB is one of four business units of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. What is CVB? The CVB is the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s first consumer business unit focused on tourism. The move from a…

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5 Ways to Leverage Your Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) offers a host of services designed to attract visitors, meetings and events to the region. How can you get the most from your CVB? Consider the following services that are provided free of charge: Plan a meeting – The CVB can serve as a…

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