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!

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Katie Curnow

Leadership Reads - Retail

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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Leadership Reads – Hiring

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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Leadership Reads - Flintside

Flintside is a new online news magazine based in Flint. Flintside is about what unites us. It is about all neighborhoods and all people. It's about the change-makers and problem-solvers. To read the first issue, click here…

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The Business of Moving Flint Forward

Earlier this month, during the Crain’s Detroit Business Newsmaker event, Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores received an award and afterward was asked what’s next for Flint. His response generated multiple news headlines. Mr. Gores, who is a native of Flint and a great supporter of our community, said…

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February Housing Sales Report for Flint & Genesee

Residential sales in Flint & Genesee were down nearly 6 percent in February 2017 from the same period last year, according to the East Central Association of REALTORS®. There were 309 homes sold last month compared to 328 in February 2016. Meanwhile, the average sales price of homes sold last month…

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Business Retention and Expansion Services

Local businesses considering an expansion, or even long-term growth opportunities, are reminded that the Economic Development Group at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is a one-stop shop for your business needs. The Chamber’s ED team is dedicated to helping businesses maximize their potential…

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Health Care Reform – Here. There. Going nowhere?

By: Ben Clevenger, Client Services, Michigan Planners Will the change in administrations really make a difference in healthcare reform? That’s the million-dollar question being asked by families, employers, and Americans throughout the country. It’s been nearly seven years since the Patient…

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