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Beating Summer Boredom: Kid Friendly Fun in Flint
School may be out for summer, but there’s no need to cry boredom just yet. After all, Flint is home to several venues and organizations that offer a variety of creative and engaging activities for youth of all ages. Here are a few ideas for those of you on the lookout for some family friendly […]
Read MoreYouthQuest One of 18 Afterschool Programs in U.S. to Win Competitive Grant from New York Life Foundation
Funding to Benefit Middle School Youth in Flint and Genesee County (FLINT, Mich. – June 12, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced that YouthQuest is one of 18 afterschool programs in the United States to receive an “Aim High” grant award from the New York Life Foundation. More than 450 […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members May
(FLINT, Mich., June 2, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 14 area businesses joining the organization in May. 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 MoreGenesee County Outdoors: Hunting for Asparagus, Mushrooms & More
Morel season may be over in mid-Michigan, but worry not mushroom hunters: there are plenty of edible plants that can currently be found throughout Genesee County. “You can forage green things, too,” says Rachel Mifsud, owner of Will Forage for Food, who leads a variety of foraging workshops in Genesee County and around the state. […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Kicks Off Summer Programming in June
(FLINT, Mich., May 25, 2017) – Enrollment is underway for YouthQuest’s summer enrichment programs for elementary, middle and high school students in Flint and Genesee County. YouthQuest offers high-quality activities and services that encourage the exploration of new interests in the areas of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), and promotes academic achievement, physical […]
Read MoreFACES: Steve Wolbert, Co-Founder, SIPI
Steve Wolbert’s favorite gift of all time just might be one that he received for Christmas last year: a plaid “Made in Flint” vest from Stormy Kromer – the well-known clothing manufacturer based in Ironwood, Michigan. “Receiving that vest was one of the greatest feelings I’ve ever had,” recounts Wolbert, a Flint native who graduated […]
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