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People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 8, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with eight area businesses joining the organization in October. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our new members to the Flint… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee: Mary Webber of L&R Human Resource Consulting
Mary Webber realized early on that she had a passion — and talent — for teaching, inspiring and motivating people. "When I was teaching business at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, I invited one of the directors of the Small Business Development Center to speak to my class," Webber says. "He arrived earlier than I anticipated and sat in on my other… Read More 

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6 Locally-Owned Bookstores to Explore in Flint & Genesee
There is something about walking into local bookstores that gives you a feeling of nostalgia. The smell of printed paper hits you as soon as you walk through the door and every book you've ever read floods back your mind.   However, it isn't just the books that keep people coming back. These local shops are a place to explore, gather and discover something new. See for yourself at one… Read More 

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Question of the Month: What are you thankful for?
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we asked some of our YouthQuest students what they’re most thankful for this year. Here’s what they had to say: “I am thankful for Me’cherly. She is my best friend.” - Essence B., 5th grade, Eisenhower “I’m thankful for my family and my friends.” - Jayceon T, 5th grade, Eisenhower “I am thankful for… Read More 

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YouthQuest Highlights: October 2017
BOX CITY Students at Holmes Elementary got their creative juices flowing as they drew out what their ideal city would look like. They then paired up with other students to make their cities a reality using boxes. This activity taught the students how to work together while running their box cities. They also learned responsibility, teamwork and leadership skills as… Read More 

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On the Job: Brandon Townsel
For Brandon Townsel, there is a direct path from Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) to his current job. During his final year of SYI, Townsel–who spent four summers in the program–was hired as a program assistant at Mott Community College. Although he left Flint to attend Olivet College, he kept working for Mott during his summer and winter breaks. Eventually, Townsel… Read More