A family takes a photo near the rose garden at Applewood Estate in Flint, Michigan.

The Explore Flint & Genesee blog features local attractions, restaurants, and weekly things to do in and around the county. Here you'll be able to learn more about our area to help you plan your next trip or discover your next favorite attraction or restaurant in Flint & Genesee!

Member Profile: Kipp Stewart, Stewart & Associates

What’s your 60-second elevator speech? In today’s business environment, with advanced technology and automation you don’t often buy something that you hope you never use. That’s the insurance business; you want to be prepared for the unthinkable and hope it never happens. At Stewart & Associates…

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New Members: October 2012

To become a member, call Steve Flynn, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Member Services, at (810) 600-1427. Centric Physical & Occupational Therapy Services Inc. (888) 779-1337 515 Lynn Street Flushing MI 48433 Commerce Connect (810) 424-0010 ColleenR@commerceconnectllc.com 460 South…

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Shared Services Center Takes Shape

The Shared Services Center at the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce is moving forward as the facilitator of shared services in the region. Communities and organizations within Genesee County are able to leverage assistance from the Center to gain economies of scale through collaboration. The…

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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

Leadership Insights is a series of Q&As with the leaders of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. It is an opportunity for you, our members to get their perspectives on leadership and learn more about them personally. A Conversation with Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President, Education & Training…

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I-69 International Trade Corridor Hosts Regional Summit

Collaboration and trade opportunities will be in the spotlight as the I-69 International Trade Corridor partners host a Regional Summit. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 31 at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The partners, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce…

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Member Profile: Joel Rash, Red Ink-Flint Local 432

What’s your 60 second elevator speech? Flint Local 432 started out in 1985 as a “not for loss” concert operation featuring new music that attracted young people. It was a reaction to the spandex and hair bands that were hot at the time. As the years went by we decided we could do more as a…

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Tarver is the Embodiment of Entrepreneurism

Flint native and highly successful entrepreneur W. David Tarver will soon be center stage in the Flint area. The Flint Public Library and the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring an event featuring the entrepreneur turn author on Thursday, November 29. It will include a reception, a…

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Regional Chamber Opposes Proposal 3

The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee recently announced its opposition to Proposal 3, the Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs (MEMJ) ballot initiative known as 25 x ’25 and has joined the Michigan Clean Affordable Renewable Energy (CARE) coalition. The November 6, 2012 ballot…

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