Flint and Genesee County, Michigan, offer a distinctive blend of industrial heritage, modern amenities, and natural beauty, making it an ideal location for your next meeting or event. The area features a range of unique and traditional venues, a vibrant food and drink scene, and excellent outdoor recreation options, providing a well-rounded experience for attendees.
Conveniently located in the heart of Michigan, Flint & Genesee is easily accessible via three major highways and Bishop International Airport. Its central location—just an hour from both Canadian border crossings and major cities like Detroit and Lansing—makes it a convenient destination for travelers.
Attendees included graduates of Leadership Flint, Leadership Genesee, BEST Nonprofit Leadership Institute, Leadership Alliance, Leadership Now, and Leadership Flint & Genesee.
One of the standout features of Flint & Genesee is the Flint Cultural Center, a world-class campus that includes several notable institutions. Meeting spaces are available at the Flint Institute of Arts, Sloan Museum of Discovery, and the newly renovated Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. The campus also boasts unique venues such as Longway Planetarium, the largest planetarium in Michigan, and Applewood Estate, the historic home of automotive pioneer Charles Stewart Mott.
For those interested in automotive history, General Motors Durant-Dort Factory One, General Motor’s first factory in Flint, offers a historic backdrop, while Factory Two serves as a dynamic makerspace ideal for team-building activities. Attendees can stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown, a renovated historic building offering stunning views, on-site meeting spaces, a restaurant, and a rooftop bar.
Beyond downtown, Flint & Genesee hosts a variety of large and small venues suitable for different events. Dort Financial Center accommodates major conventions, expos, and sports events like the Tattoo City Tattoo Convention and CANUSA Games.
The region also features 11,000 acres of county parks with unique amenities, including the barrier-free treehouse at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum and stables at Elba Equestrian Complex. A particularly intriguing spot is Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, a turn-of-the-twentieth-century historic town with relocated buildings and the oldest working gristmill in Michigan.
From its rich automotive history to its vibrant arts and culture, Flint and Genesee County provide a variety of traditional and unique meeting spaces. Plan your next event in Flint & Genesee County by visiting exploreflintandgenesee.org/meetings.
Explore Flint & Genesee, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, is the destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for Flint and Genesee County.
