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How to Stand Out at the Job & Resource Fair
Job seekers will have an opportunity to connect with nearly 30 employers at the Flint & Genesee Job and Resource Fair on Friday, April 13. What can job seekers do to stand out during the fair? The editors at Afterschool Download asked local employers what they look for in candidates and they had plenty to say. According to Alicia Carpenter,… Read More 

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You’re Invited: Observe ‘Art in Motion’ During 3-Day Exhibition
YouthQuest students have spent the last six months creating Japanese Koinobori fish, painting abstract art by blowing through straws and drawing portraits of each other while blindfolded. The projects – created through movement or depicting motion – all play into the theme of “Art in Motion.” Many of these pieces will be on display during ArtQuest, an annual art exhibition… Read More 

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Memories and More Davison, Antique Store, Genesee County, Michigan, Shopping
East of Flint lies the city of Davison. First settled as a stop on the line of the Chicago and Lake Huron Railroad, Davison soon saw mills, doctors, merchants and taverns pop up, and by 1916 the area was officially incorporated as a village. Today, Davison is a bustling city with small-town charm. Notable restaurants in the area include Whitey’s Restaurant,… Read More 

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Sloan Museum, Flint, Michigan
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 Download PDF Events Thursday, March 29: “The Sound of Music” at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 237-7333 * thewhiting.com (Performance begins 7:30 p.m.) This beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family,… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Annual Meeting Highlights 2017 Results and a Region Energized for Growth
The economic momentum for Flint and Genesee County has taken hold. That was the overriding message from Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Meeting, “Building the Future,” held today at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc Area. “Our strategy is working,” said Chamber CEO Tim Herman, to the more than 400 assembled guests. “While the type of change that… Read More 

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Booked for March: What are you reading?
March is National Reading and that makes it an ideal time to launch “Extra, Extra Read All About It” – a campaign of Flint Community Schools that aims to improve literacy outcomes in students. As an organization that helps prepare youth for the workforce, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of cultivating a love for reading… Read More