Savannah Turbett
Get Your Holiday Shopping Done at YQ Biz
New this year, YQ Biz has moved to Genesee Valley Center in Flint Township and will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. Families and community members are encouraged to shop the 33 student-run businesses that were selected from the YQ Biz Shark Tank-style competitions that took place during the fall. “Our students have been working hard […]
Read MoreWhere to #ShopSmall on Nov. 30
Planning to #ShopSmall this holiday season? Get a head start by participating in this year’s Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 30. There are several local events and promotions that will be taking place throughout the day. You might, for instance, check out Flint Handmade’s 13th Annual Holiday Craft Market. Held at the Flint Masonic Temple (755 S. […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Grace Peabody
In 2013, Grace Peabody graduated from Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business with a degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. It was then that she and her father Jim decided to go into business together. “I never thought I’d be in insurance,” says Peabody. “It’s something you kind of fall into and then you […]
Read MoreCelebrate Senior Pet Adoption Month at These Local Shelters
November is National Senior Pet Adoption Month. A month dedicated to spreading awareness of older pets in need of a home. According to the ASPCA website, there are some great advantages to adopting an older pet versus a puppy or kitten such as not needing the same amount of monitoring, being already housetrained and having […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: October 2019
Keeping the Lights On Afterschool As part of the 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool, YouthQuest hosted 12 community events aiming to showcase the impact that afterschool programs have on students, families and their communities. For example, Potter Elementary hosted a Halloween-themed event that had a turnout of 320 students and family members. Staff from YouthQuest […]
Read MoreAround the World: Students Learn About Holidays in Different Cultures
In the United States, there are a variety of holiday traditions from Thanksgiving to Christmas. To learn about traditions in the U.S. and other countries, YouthQuest students will dive into different cultures in November. “Enrichment is one of the core components of YouthQuest. In November, students are studying holiday traditions around the world,” says Nefertari […]
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