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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] A strong manufacturing industry is fundamental to not only our local region, but to our nation’s prosperity. The industry contributes to high export potential, better standards of living, and more jobs – with a strong multiplier effect. And according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, we have over 300 manufacturing… Read More 

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The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Board of Directors is pleased to announce the completion of the new Hunger Solution Center. More than 700 donors contributed to the project, including corporations, foundations, local businesses, hospitals, labor, faith organizations and individuals. “Not only did we meet, we exceeded the goal of $5.25 million to bring the total to over $6 million,… Read More 

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Looking to stretch your dollar? How about all the way around the city of Flint? The Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau has you covered. The CVB’s third annual Be a Tourist in Your Hometown event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 18 will give Flint & Genesee residents and non-residents alike the opportunity to experience the best the… Read More 

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Those looking to celebrate Michigan’s Craft Beer Month in July won’t have to travel far:  The brew is bubbling all over Flint & Genesee. Michigan is home to more than 150 breweries, according to the Michigan Brewers Guild, and is ranked fifth in the United States for its number of breweries. Genesee County is in on the trend. “Pure Michigan’s… Read More 

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Hundreds of girls’ fast-pitch softball players will get their shot in front of dozens of college coaches at the annual FireStix College Exposure Tournament on July 10-12 in Grand Blanc. This is the fifth year for the tournament, which in addition to the three-day competition among nearly 100 teams, gives players the highly coveted opportunity to show their skills in… Read More 

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Are you a member of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce with an idea to share with the local business community? Do you have a story to tell that will excite, educate and inspire? The Flint & Genesee Chamber is looking for guest speakers to do just that during our monthly Lunch is on Us events. Each month, the… Read More