Bishop International Airport hires new deputy director
Nino Sapone comes to Bishop International Airport from Pittsburgh International Airport where he served as vice president for airport operations.
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Coming soon: Flint City Bike Tours
Guided bicycle tours start June 1 and offer two- or four-hour rides highlighting Flint's history and future with six tour options: Labor/Automotive History Tour, Uniquely Flint Tour, Community and Economic Development Tour, Flint Parks and Trails Tour, Flint Murals Tour, and the Bike Bar Crawl.
Coalition looks to build Flint River access at Mott Park, hits 25 percent of goal in 4 days
The state of Michigan will donate another $50,000 to the Paddlers' Landing at Mott Park if local supporters meet their fundraising goal. The project would build an access point with concrete and wood stairs, a gravel driveway, signage, and accessibility for those with disabilities.
Genesee County seeing major growth in hotel industry
With three new hotels taking root here, Genesee County soon will see a 15 percent increase in accommodations — growth that follows a 29 percent increase in hotel tax revenue since 2011.
Flint starts 2019 with $200 million in ongoing development
Dirt is flying on multiple massive projects including three new housing developments, two new university buildings, a major downtown park and river restoration project, a new charter school, and a downtown Flint hotel.
Grants fund new $340,000 orchestra pit lift in Capitol Theatre
Since celebrating its grand reopening just over a year ago, Flint's Capitol Theatre has played host to concerts, comedy shows, musicals, and even Christmas movies.
Honors bestowed on 18 Flint area business leaders
Businesses, community supporters and hospitality industry professionals were honored by Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau for their contributions at the 2018 Art of Achievement Awards.
New arcade bar set to open in downtown Flint in 2019
The arcade bar enters an already hopping booze scene in downtown Flint. No fewer than seven bars have opened downtown since the revitalization began 15 years ago — adding to several well-established mainstays.
United adds 4th flight to Chicago from Bishop International Airport
Departures will be at 6:45 a.m., 10:26 a.m., 2:15 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. Because of the time zone change, the flights land only a few minutes later local time than their departure time.
Record-setting 170 businesses, people nominated for Flint & Genesee business awards
This is the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce's fifth Art of Achievements awards. Winners will be announced at a sold-out event Nov. 8 at the Flint Institute of Arts.
Coming soon: Flint City Bike Tours
Guided bicycle tours start June 1 and offer two- or four-hour rides highlighting Flint's history and future with six tour options: Labor/Automotive History Tour, Uniquely Flint Tour, Community and Economic Development Tour, Flint Parks and Trails Tour, Flint Murals Tour, and the Bike Bar Crawl.
Coalition looks to build Flint River access at Mott Park, hits 25 percent of goal in 4 days
The state of Michigan will donate another $50,000 to the Paddlers' Landing at Mott Park if local supporters meet their fundraising goal. The project would build an access point with concrete and wood stairs, a gravel driveway, signage, and accessibility for those with disabilities.
Genesee County seeing major growth in hotel industry
With three new hotels taking root here, Genesee County soon will see a 15 percent increase in accommodations — growth that follows a 29 percent increase in hotel tax revenue since 2011.
Flint starts 2019 with $200 million in ongoing development
Dirt is flying on multiple massive projects including three new housing developments, two new university buildings, a major downtown park and river restoration project, a new charter school, and a downtown Flint hotel.
Grants fund new $340,000 orchestra pit lift in Capitol Theatre
Since celebrating its grand reopening just over a year ago, Flint's Capitol Theatre has played host to concerts, comedy shows, musicals, and even Christmas movies.
Honors bestowed on 18 Flint area business leaders
Businesses, community supporters and hospitality industry professionals were honored by Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau for their contributions at the 2018 Art of Achievement Awards.
New arcade bar set to open in downtown Flint in 2019
The arcade bar enters an already hopping booze scene in downtown Flint. No fewer than seven bars have opened downtown since the revitalization began 15 years ago — adding to several well-established mainstays.
United adds 4th flight to Chicago from Bishop International Airport
Departures will be at 6:45 a.m., 10:26 a.m., 2:15 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. Because of the time zone change, the flights land only a few minutes later local time than their departure time.
Record-setting 170 businesses, people nominated for Flint & Genesee business awards
This is the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce's fifth Art of Achievements awards. Winners will be announced at a sold-out event Nov. 8 at the Flint Institute of Arts.
