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Edward Foxworth III, national speaker and author of “Finding My Focus,” has made a career in helping others maximize their performance. And next month, he’s teaming up with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce to offer a workshop for local professionals. In advance of the August 14 event, Inside Business spoke with Foxworth about what it takes to perform… Read More 

As a member of the Automotive Communities Partnership, a program through the Ann Arbor-based Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development team on July 12 participated in a webinar briefing on the U.S. automotive industry and trade dynamics. Among the issues presented, the briefing featured a new analysis by CAR that finds that tariffs… Read More 

FACES of Flint & Genesee: Adam Martin, Martin Funeral Home
Originally, Adam Martin didn’t want to get into the family business. Inspired by the work Walt Disney did with his theme parks and resorts, he left for Las Vegas where he studied hotel and restaurant management. After graduation, Martin came back to Genesee County and worked for the family business in the interim until he found a job managing a… Read More 

Flint Jazz Festival, downtown Flint, Michigan, things to do in Flint, Genesee County
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Events Monday, July 23: “Creature Feature: Snakes” at E.A. Cummings Event Center, 6130 E. Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris * (800) 648-PARK * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) Join a For-Mar Naturalist for a live… Read More 

College Life: Exploring Flint & Genesee
Flint & Genesee is home to four top colleges and universities, eight satellite campuses and 30,000 students. Colleges are continuing to expand throughout the area with Mott Community College Culinary Arts Teaching Facility moving downtown Flint and Kettering University’s GM Mobility Research Center taking shape along the Flint River. With an ever-growing student base in the area comes the question:… Read More