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Hundreds of Teens Beautify Flint for Large-Scale Volunteer Service Day
(FLINT, Mich., July 26, 2017) – More than 300 local teens clocked in a total of 1,050 volunteer hours today as they led beautification projects throughout Flint. The young people, ages 14-19, are part of Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) – a program that helps coordinate the summer employment of Genesee County teens. SYI is open […]
Read MoreTracy Aubuchon, Owner, Rejuv Ave.
Tracy Aubuchon was a single mom when she decided to open her own skin spa. “It was scary – really scary,” says Aubuchon, an esthetician who had been working at a local dermatologist at the time. She was dating the man who would later become her husband and they “couldn’t live on one salary alone. […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in June
(FLINT, Mich., July 5, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 12 area businesses joining the organization in June. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our […]
Read More6 Behind-the-Scenes Tours to Check Out During ‘Be A Tourist’
This year, more than 25 Flint-area attractions are opening their doors as part of “Be A Tourist in Your Home Town” on Saturday, July 15. For $1, visitors can score a special badge that grants them free admission and transportation to each of the participating venues. The itinerary includes a variety of different museums, art […]
Read MoreLove Automotive History? Check Out these Flint Attractions, Events
Considering the automotive industry’s longstanding relationship with Flint, the city makes an ideal stop for gearheads of all ages. This weekend, for instance, they can celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the Camaro, Firebird and Cougar during the 45th Sloan Museum Auto Fair, held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and from 9 […]
Read More‘Movies Under the Stars’ to Include LEGO Batman, Grease & More
Grab a lawn chair and your favorite blanket – “Movies Under the Stars” is back for its fourth year. Each movie will kick off with a pre-party at 7:30 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. The schedule for the outdoor summer film series, hosted by Communities First, is as follows: June 23: The LEGO […]
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