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!
Collaboration and trade opportunities will be in the spotlight as the I-69 International Trade Corridor partners host a Regional Summit. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 31 at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The partners, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreWhat’s your 60 second elevator speech? Flint Local 432 started out in 1985 as a “not for loss” concert operation featuring new music that attracted young people. It was a reaction to the spandex and hair bands that were hot at the time. As the years went by we decided we could do more as a…
Read MorePublic is Welcome to Ballenger Lecture Series on November 1 On Thursday, November 1, Daymond John, star of ABC TV’s Shark Tank will serve as the keynote speaker in the Mott Community College Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series “Create, Build, Succeed: An Entrepreneurship Conference.” The event…
Read MoreFlint native and highly successful entrepreneur W. David Tarver will soon be center stage in the Flint area. The Flint Public Library and the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring an event featuring the entrepreneur turn author on Thursday, November 29. It will include a reception, a…
Read MoreThe Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee recently announced its opposition to Proposal 3, the Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs (MEMJ) ballot initiative known as 25 x ’25 and has joined the Michigan Clean Affordable Renewable Energy (CARE) coalition. The November 6, 2012 ballot…
Read MoreLooking for an autumn outing? The leaves are turning, the apples are ready for picking and adventures await in Genesee County. There are a host of things to do close to home that can expose you to the beauty of Pure Michigan Genesee County-style. According to Cheryl DeFrain, Director of the…
Read MoreThe Sixth Annual Bikes on the Bricks will roll into downtown Flint Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16. The event, presented by Vehicle City Harley-Davidson features a motorcycle show and Michigan’s only certified Police competition. Featured events include a police skills competition…
Read MoreOn Thursday, September 20, the Academy of Flint will host a dedication and ribbon cutting for their new K-2 playground. The dedication takes place at 1:00 p.m. Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields, Flint Mayor Dayne Walling and the Mt. Morris Township Board of Trustees will participate in the…
Read MoreAugust 14, 15, 16, 18 – Downtown Flint Classic cars and thousands of people will hit the streets of downtown Flint for the annual Back to the Bricks cruise from Tuesday, August 14 through Saturday, August 18. The official rolling cruise begins on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saginaw…
Read MoreFlint and Genesee County attractions are the focal point of a program airing this weekend on PBS channels across the country. The video, commissioned by the Flint Genesee Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, will air August 4 on PBS. The program, which is airing on PBS’ Great Getaways, will…
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