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!

Member Profile: Mike Zelley, The Disability Network

What’s your 60 second elevator speech? The Disability Network is the first stop for people with disabilities. Founded 15 years ago as a Center for Independent Living, we are an organization that is made up of, run by and led by people with disabilities. In the last year, we served over 13,000…

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Member Profile: Kipp Stewart, Stewart & Associates

What’s your 60-second elevator speech? In today’s business environment, with advanced technology and automation you don’t often buy something that you hope you never use. That’s the insurance business; you want to be prepared for the unthinkable and hope it never happens. At Stewart & Associates…

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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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Member Profile: Lane O’Neill, Acclimated Sounds

What’s your 60 second elevator speech? Acclimated Sounds is all about entertainment. I am an entertainer, a disc jockey, video DJ, an event coordinator and an architectural lighting specialist. I consult on fundraisers, corporate events, weddings, class reunions, any gathering; whether hosted in a…

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Member Profile: Gail Smith, Atwil

What’s your 60-second elevator speech about your business? ATWIL (“Ability to Work in Life”) is a nonprofit employment network that provides a wide variety of vocational and community services for people with disabilities in Genesee County. Our programs range from evaluating work skills and…

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Member Profile: Randy Withey, Pure Bliss Salon

What’s your 60-second elevator speech about your business? Pure Bliss Salon & Spa is a full service salon and luxury spa, conveniently located in the Gateway Centre at Hill Rd and US-23. While you visit, you will be able to experience the following amenities: Full Service Salon offering a full…

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Member Profile: Walethia Aquil, Grace and Charm

What’s your 60-second elevator speech about your business? Grace and Charm creates powerful professional brands by taking professionals from invisible to impeccable within a competitive marketplace that generates business building results. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Grace…

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