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FACES of Flint & Genesee: Amanda Szumowicz, Wears Like New
When Amanda Szumowicz was 15 years old, she started her first job at local consignment shop Wears Like New. Little did she know, she was starting her path to business ownership. She worked her way up through management and in 2017 – when the previous owner sought to retire – Szumowicz took over. “The original […]
Read MoreCatch these art exhibits before they go
Art allows us to experience different cultures, discover our past and expose ourselves to new experiences. Immerse yourself in the art in Flint & Genesee at these galleries: Flint Institute of Arts The second largest art collection in Michigan features rotating exhibitions in their Hodge Galleries, Ann K. Walch-Chan Gallery and Graphic Gallery. Don’t miss […]
Read MoreDiscover these date night restaurants
With Valentine’s day approaching, we were curious – where are the best date night restaurants in Flint & Genesee? We reached out to our social media channels with the question. Here are the places they love to go: The Laundry A casual bistro experience located in Fenton serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. This great date […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: January 2017
ON THE CATWALK Students in Fashion Club at International Academy of Flint organized a fashion show for their teachers, parents and classmates. The students took old pieces of clothing and designed them into new pieces, which they modeled in the fashion show. They learned how to use their resources and create a show on a […]
Read MoreConnecting YouthQuest & Home: Hip-Hop Beats and Eats
Image Credit: Gavin Whitner, MusicOomph.com What can hip-hop teach us about history? Quite a bit! By putting rhyme schemes over beats, the music genre provides a creative way to tell the stories of our country’s past. “We are tying this month’s theme into Black History Month,” says Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President of Education & […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Maxwell Montney
A graduate of Carman-Ainsworth High School, Maxwell Montney says he can thank the TeenQuest program for helping him land his current position as a Co-op Credit Analyst at Financial Plus Credit Union. “Taking initiative was one of the biggest lessons I learned,” says Montney. “I was the first person to put in my application for […]
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