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!

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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PTAC Webinar Focuses on Bonds for General Contractors

Join the Flint & Genesee Chamber Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) on Tuesday, May 7 to learn more about Surety Bonds for General Contractors. The webinar, hosted in conjunction with the PTAC of South Central Michigan, takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. IBCS Fidelity, Inc…

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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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Disability Network Shares Hiring Benefits

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Disability Network is hosting a Business-to-Business Summit, The Case for Hiring Qualified Workers with Disabilities . The summit takes place on Wednesday, May 15 at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A panel of local…

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Baker College of Flint Hosts 2013 Economic Forecast

Federal Reserve Economist Traub to Present On Monday, January 21 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Business Economist Paul Traub will present a 2013 economic forecast. The event takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Baker College of Flint in the auditorium. The forecast will provide an…

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Holiday Happenings in Genesee County

Take a train ride, see the lights or join a celebration. The holiday season is here and there are many ways that businesses and visitors to Genesee County can celebrate. According to Cheryl DeFrain, Director of the Regional Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau the region is a fabulous, festive…

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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

Leadership Insights is a series of Q&As with the leaders of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. It is an opportunity for you, our members to get their perspectives on leadership and learn more about them personally. A Conversation with Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President, Education & Training…

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Vienna Township Wins Keep Michigan Beautiful Award

Beautification takes center stage in Vienna Township as the Vienna Township Business Development Authority (DBA) was honored with the Keep Michigan Beautiful Award for the I-75 Exit 131 Beautification Project. The “Michigan Plaque” was presented during the Keep Michigan Beautiful Conference and…

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