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YouthQuest Sites Celebrate, Advocate with ‘Lights On Afterschool’
During the school year, thousands of children go unsupervised between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. –around the same time that YouthQuest operates its program. However, afterschool programs like YouthQuest aren’t just a place for students to hang out after classes end. The program offers students academic support, including STEM projects as well as enrichment activities. In fact,… Read More 

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For many small businesses, developing proposals in response to government request-for-proposals (RFPs) can be a confusing, time consuming and stressful process. But the Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is ready to help. PTAC is offering a free, three-part webinar series that will help dissect the proposal process, establish fundamental practices… Read More 

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How do the Michigan gubernatorial candidates’ platforms speak to the issues important to Flint & Genesee? That was the impetus for the Sept. 24 meeting between Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer and members of the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Public Policy Committee (PPC) and other representatives in business, education and community leadership. [caption id="attachment_38043" align="alignright" width="175"] Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic gubernatorial candidate[/caption]… Read More 

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The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren broke par for the inaugural three-day tournament at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. “It exceeded all of our expectations and every metric – attendance, ticket sales, charity revenue,” said Tournament Director Chris Coffman. “World-class entertainment was provided by Big & Rich on Friday night.” As reported by Mlive, the tournament field featured nine… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_37991" align="alignright" width="125"] Eric Lieske[/caption] Leaders of the Flint Cultural Center institutions have tapped Eric Lieske to become the founding chief executive officer of the Flint Cultural Center Academy, effective Jan. 1. Lieske currently serves as superintendent of Davison Community Schools and will remain in that position until his resignation takes effect on Dec. 31. During 22 years of… Read More 

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Cafe Rhema, Flint, Michigan
In late 2017, Awesome Mitten named Flint, Michigan Coffee City. From coffee manufacturers and roasters to small cafés, Flint knows its brew. If you are looking for a coffee experience in Flint & Genesee, here are the places to go: Café Rhema This 1920’s style café in the heart of downtown Flint features specialty coffee drinks, food and craft sodas.… Read More