Issue 12 | September 2, 2021

Flint & Genesee Group Planning Region’s ‘Largest In-Person Job Fair’ on Sept. 16

The Flint & Genesee Group is working with community partners to host the Genesee County Career Expo on Sept. 16 at the Dort Financial Center. Organizers behind what aims to be the largest in-person job fair in the region have already registered 86 employers – representing more than 1,300 job openings – for the event.

“There are nearly 15,000 people who are actively seeking employment in Genesee County – and that’s not even including those who are underemployed or looking for a career change,” said Brianna Mosier, director of Organizational Development at the Flint & Genesee Group. “At the same time, we know there are thousands of job opportunities available through our local businesses and organizations. Our goal is to help bridge that gap.”

The Career Expo, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m., will bring together a wide variety of job opportunities in various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and education. Sponsors for the event are the City of Flint, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce and Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce. The partners are GST Michigan Works! and Mott Community College Workforce & Economic Development.

There is still time for interested companies with job openings to secure a booth at the event. The event can accommodate up to 125 employers.

FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Patty Plant, Cranberries Café

Owning Cranberries Café in Goodrich for the past 27 years has given owner Patty Plant a sense of pride in her community.

“We aren’t competitive here,” says Plant. “We have a brewpub next door, and we’ll go out of our way to support each other if either is ever in need.”



Plant describes the area as a bedroom community with a very tight-knit social network. She mentions school plays that the whole town attends and volunteer groups that support each other for the betterment of the community.

Latest News

Flint to host ‘Placemaking Week’ conference Sept. 21-24

Placemakers from across the United States will converge in Flint, Mich., Sept. 21-24 for a Placemaking Week of tours, learning, sharing and transformation.

The city, known as the crucible of the car, was one of the first communities to be designed around the automobile (literally by General Motors), and now Flint is refocusing its energy with locals reinventing the city around people and places for a brighter urban future.

What’s Up Downtown Flint and PlacemakingUS are welcoming placemakers from across the country for an in-depth exploration of how the community is reuniting and growing around art, music and culture, and evolving both its social and urban fabric through the powerful efforts of the creative, Flintstone spirit. READ MORE

Experience the orchards in Flint & Genesee

Summer comes to a close, now is a great time to plan a trip to your local apple orchard. Most people are ready to feel the crisp fall air, see the beautiful autumn colors, and pick up some apples and donuts at a local orchard.

Many fall apple varieties including MacIntosh, Honey Crisp and Red Delicious begin their harvest season in early to mid-September. However, there are currently summer apple varieties being harvested in August and other in-season fruits including blueberries. 



Looking to get into the fall spirit early? Check out these local orchards in Flint & Genesee. READ MORE

King Avenue PLUS hosts small business resource fair on Sept. 14

M.L. King Avenue PLUS, a Flint neighborhood association, on Sept. 14 is hosting an informational fair for local small businesses to increase access to financial and other resources to help grow their businesses. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Garden on King Ave. between McClellan and Genesee streets. 

The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance will participate along with members of the eTEAM, a regional collaboration of entrepreneurial service providers, including 100K Ideas, Michigan Small Business Development, Metro Community Development and others. GOALS Credit Solutions, a credit counseling service, will also be present along with food trucks and a vaccination clinic staffed by the Genesee County Health Department.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Barbara Culp at 810-919-4007.

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Sept. 8 – Chamber Luncheon (In-Person)

Sept. 14 – PTAC: Bid Protests

Sept. 16 – Dealing w/ Conflict in the Workplace

Sept. 23 – After Hours Wine Down

(SERVPRO Summer Send-Off!)

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