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Flint & Genesee Gift Ideas: Last-Minute Finds
Over the last few weeks, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has provided gift recommendations, covering experiential gifts, locally made products, gifts that support local organizations and more. And as we bring the Holiday Shopper campaign to a close for the 2017 holiday season, we’re sharing one last question submitted through our Gift Finder service: Christmas is just a… Read More 

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Holiday Magic: Christmas at Crossroads Village, Genesee County Parks, Flint and Genesee County, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Holiday Happenings Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Saturday, December 18-23: “Winter Wonderland” at Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 237-3450 * sloanlongway.org (Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.)… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Gift Ideas: Gifts that Give
This holiday season, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering personalized gift recommendations to shoppers who submit their requests at flintandgenesee.org/holidayshopper. Here’s a question we received this week: My parents love this community. What can I give them that will give back to Flint and Genesee County? Paying It Forward in Flint And here’s what our resident holiday shoppers had to say: Hi,… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee from A - Z: C is for Crossroads Village
Imagine going back in time to the mid-19th century. Horse-drawn carriages, vintage houses and general stores line the streets and people are dressed in traditional clothing. Take a drive 15 minutes north of the city of Flint and you will find yourself there, at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. With authentic period sights, sounds and activities, the Village is a… Read More 

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With the end of 2017 fast approaching, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for productive new year. Through partnering with the University of Michigan, Michigan SBDC, Disability Network and others, the Chamber will offer six different professional development opportunities during January—with several others planned for the following months. Stay tuned for the release of the complete… Read More 

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If you walk down the streets of downtown Flint, you can feel the momentum that is fueling the revitalization of the area. [caption id="attachment_26500" align="alignright" width="149"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Just this past week – after nearly 20 years – the historic Capitol Theatre opened and a ceremonial program and ribbon-cutting was held as a crowd of nearly 800 people cheered… Read More