Savannah Turbett
Faces of Flint & Genesee Business: Karl Olmsted & Brian Sanderson, Olmsted Associates, Inc.
Back in 1986, Karl Olmsted chose to leave his career working as a communications director at the University of Michigan-Flint to make it on his own. Starting as a freelance graphic designer, his company Olmsted Associates, Inc., has grown to a full-service communications firm offering everything from strategic communications planning to fully integrated advertising campaigns […]
Read MoreExperience Fall Colors in Flint & Genesee
September is in full swing and soon the leaves on the trees will change bringing about the colors of fall. According to the Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage map, Flint and Genesee County will be at peak color around mid-October. However, colors will begin popping up in the next few weeks. Here are four ways you […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: August 2020
Just Journaling At Eisenhower Elementary, students worked on mindfulness skills as well as English language arts through the use of journaling. Students were given a topic to write on during a specific timeframe. This helped students learn how to express their thoughts and gave them an opportunity to practice literacy and spelling. Students were also […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Javion Miller
TeenQuest graduate and Flint Promise Scholar Javion Miller is working toward obtaining a degree in criminal justice at Mott Community College with the goal of going into law enforcement. In the meantime, he is gaining experience working as a residential advisor for New Paths – a program designed to transition people who have served time, […]
Read MoreCommunity Encouraged to Celebrate Greatness in ‘20
Do you know someone who has made a real difference during these unprecedented times? Consider nominating them for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Twenty in ’20 — a recognition program that will celebrate 20 individuals who have made a unique and positive impact in Flint & Genesee in 2020. “We are excited to […]
Read MoreYouthQuest and TeenQuest/SYI promoting #MaskUpFlint
YouthQuest and TeenQuest/SYI are joining the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce in a social media campaign encouraging community members to wear a face-covering in public settings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. “We want out students, teachers, parents and partners to stay safe and healthy,” says Dr. Kimberly Leverette, executive director at the […]
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