I-69 Thumb Region selects winner of the Catapult Business Plan Competition



LAPEER – Seven businesses vied for the top spot in the final round of the 2017 Catapult Business Competition, with Smart Shelf LLC in St. Clair County winning first-place and taking home the $5,000 grand prize. The event was held last Thursday, Sept. 21, as part of the 6th Annual Regional Summit, hosted by the I-69 Thumb Region at the […]

Free women’s health seminar



GRAND BLANC — “Restore Your Romance After Menopause,” a free women’s health seminar will be held at 6 p.m., on Monday, October 9. at the Genesys Conference & Banquet Center, 805 Heath Park Boulevard. Dr Mattie Scott, OBGYN will be hosting this forum and will discuss how the Mona Lisa Touch laser therapy can help women who experience dryness, itching, […]

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Leadership NOW seeks emerging leaders for 2018 cohort GENESEE COUNTY — Leadership NOW – a comprehensive, professional development program for individuals who work and/or live in Genesee County – is seeking candidates for its next cohort, which will begin Jan. 26, 2018. The program, led by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County, is […]

Genesee District Library names new Flint Township-McCarty librarian



FLINT TWP — The Genesee District Library (GDL) has named Amy Houser as the new Flint Township-McCarty librarian, according to a press release. Prior to this position Houser spent 10 years as a library assistant for GDL. Houser has a vision for the Flint Township-McCarty Library. “I hope I am able to assist the senior community at the senior center […]

Voting open in safe crib contest



GENESEE COUNTY — Genesee County’s Safe Sleep Coalition has begun the 2nd Annual “Rock My Crib Contest”. Baby cribs decorated by coalition members and their coworkers are on display around the county and the county. A public vote will decide the winner. See photos at www.facebook.com/pg/safe2sleep/photos/?tab=album&album_ id=1481331028622904 Cast your vote at apps.facebook.com/ my-polls/rock-my-crib-contest-2017 Cribs will be donated to a family […]

Marine Corps League seeks members



The Marine Corps League is looking for a few good Marines, FMF Corpsmen and chaplains. Anyone interested in joining may attend an informational meeting from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at G7377 N. Dort Highway in Mt. Morris. Family members of honorably-discharged Marines, FMF Corpsmen or chaplains also are welcome to attend to learn about membership in the […]

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Get your Pig Roast tickets FLINT TWP. — Tickets for $10 each are on sale for the 6th annual Senior Citizens Center Pig Roast from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 at the center, 2071 S. Graham Road. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Admission includes one raffle ticket for a Chinese Auction. Entertainment will be provided. For ticket information, […]

Empty bowls fill hungry bellies



FLINT – With the assistance of community partners such as the Flint Institute of Arts and the Michigan Woodturners Association, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM) recently held their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser which helps provide funding to feed needy families throughout Genesee County. The FBEM, whose motto is “Change the Face of Hunger” is one of the main […]

Genisys CU staff raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network



AUBURN HILLS – Genisys Credit Union held a special Jean’s Day to collect donations for Children’s Miracle Network. Staff at the credit union received permission to wear casual work attire for one day as long as they donated a minimum dollar amount. A grand total of $1,000 was collected by staff members organization wide. “Children’s Miracle Network supports Beaumont Children’s […]

McLaren Flint to host annual “Community Resource Day”



FLINT — McLaren Flint’s Case Management team is hosting its annual “Community Resource Day” on Thursday, Oct. 5. In these tough economic times case managers and social workers are an even more vital link between patients and the community resources they need for a range of health care concerns. These can include obtaining health insurance, mental health services, nutritional needs, […]