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!

Finding Our History In Flint & Genesee

The Flint & Genesee region has a deep and rich history. Most of us are at least casually familiar with the history of Flint as one of the birthplaces of the automobile and the people that built that legacy but there is much more to the story of this area than that. History is all around us and there…

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Explore the city of Grand Blanc

The city of Grand Blanc, originally inhabited by the Chippewa, was named “Great White” by French traders before 1800. Pioneer families began to settle in 1823 and with the addition of a railroad became a small community by 1862. Today, Grand Blanc is a place for food, family and fun. Grand Blanc has…

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My Dreams Do Come True Celebrates Grand Opening

On Tuesday, April 16 My Dreams Do Come True will celebrate the grand opening of its new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebration will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 940 S. Grand Traverse in Flint. “My Dreams Do Come True offers new and used formal gowns to deserving…

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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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New Members December 2012

To become a member, call Steve Flynn, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Member Services, at (810) 600-1427. EOS Business Surveillance Solutions (Surveillance) 5267 Commerce Road Flint, MI 48507 (810) 433-3308 Francis Relabate http://nowyoucansee.com General Trading Enterprise Inc…

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