On July 30-31, the flat lot in downtown Flint will swap out its parking spots for basketball courts for the iconic Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. This particular tournament is a local favorite as it is open to players of all backgrounds and skills levels. Per the event website, the…
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As the birthplace of General Motors, Flint & Genesee knows cars. So, it is no surprise that one our largest annual events is an epic week-long classic car show called Back to the Bricks (Aug. 15-20). But Flint & Genesee isn’t just a one horse-power show – residents and visitors can choose year-round…
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Planning to #ShopSmall this holiday season? Get a head start by participating in this year's Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 24. There are several local events and promotions that will be taking place throughout the day. You might, for instance, check out Flint Handmade’s 12th Annual…
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This holiday season, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering personalized gift recommendations to shoppers who submit their requests at flintandgenesee.org/holidayshopper . Here’s one question we received: My sister moved to the east coast five years ago, but is still a Michigander at…
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(FLINT, Mich., Dec. 6, 2017) – Leadership NOW’s third cohort today celebrated their completion of the intensive leadership development program, offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County. Over the last year, the cohort has participated in more than 100…
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(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 15, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 18 area businesses joining the organization in August. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic…
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Flint and Genesee County are home to countless restaurants and attractions – but how many have you visited? “I’ve lived in Swartz Creek for 90 percent of my life, and there are still so many places I haven’t been to in Genesee County,” said Dréa Jewell, who visited Applewood for the first time…
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Considering the automotive industry’s longstanding relationship with Flint, the city makes an ideal stop for gearheads of all ages. This weekend, for instance, they can celebrate the 50 th anniversaries of the Camaro, Firebird and Cougar during the 45 th Sloan Museum Auto Fair, held from 9 a.m. to 5…
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Grab a lawn chair and your favorite blanket – “Movies Under the Stars” is back for its fourth year. Each movie will kick off with a pre-party at 7:30 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. The schedule for the outdoor summer film series, hosted by Communities First, is as follows: June 23: The LEGO…
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School may be out for summer, but there’s no need to cry boredom just yet. After all, Flint is home to several venues and organizations that offer a variety of creative and engaging activities for youth of all ages. Here are a few ideas for those of you on the lookout for some family friendly fun:…
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