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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!

Explore the downtown Flint Art Walk in Flint & Genesee

For nearly twenty years, Flint has been home to a monthly event that happens on the second Friday and draws people to the heart of the city. And the warmer the weather, the bigger the crowds. The Flint Artwalk shows the vibrancy of not just the city but of its artists as well and has long been a…

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GRYP Hosts Holiday Tree Lighting

Colorful lights and holiday cheer will be on display as the Genesee Regional Young Professional Committee (GRYP) of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. The event takes place on the lawn of the Wade Trim building at 555…

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Member Profile: Joel Rash, Red Ink-Flint Local 432

What’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…

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'Shark Tank' Star to Speak at Mott College

Public 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…

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Tarver is the Embodiment of Entrepreneurism

Flint 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…

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Be a 'Community Champion' & Win a $500 Gift Certificate

The Flint-Genesee Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (Regional Chamber CVB) is looking for Community Champions. Who is a Community Champion? It could be you! Visitors to Flint and Genesee County leave behind dollars. When we host meetings in our community our guests shop at local stores, fill up…

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Bikes Are Set to Hit the Bricks

The 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…

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