It’s class reunion season, and while you may have made your move in Flint & Genesee, some of your friends have gone away… and you miss them. You miss hanging out on a Saturday night, going on a Sunday morning hike – you’re growing your families, and you’re too far away for your children to become best friends.  

Wouldn’t it be great if you could convince them to move back to Flint & Genesee? Well, your 10-year, 20-year, or even 30-year class reunion is a great time to try! We’ve compiled five things that you can tell your best friends that may just be the ticket to getting them to move home. (And once you convince them, we can help get them started at MakeYourMoveNow.org.) 

Here are your friendly but firm talking points for your class reunion: 

1. Flint was recently named the most affordable city in the U.S. for homebuyers by Travel & Leisure, making it a great place for new opportunities. 

2. Genesee County is home to 11,000 acres of water, trails, and fun with the largest county parks system in the state of Michigan. It is also home to a world-class Cultural Center, featuring over half a dozen institutions within walking distance, including the second-largest fine arts museum and the largest planetarium in Michigan.

3. The cost of living in Genesee County is lower than most places in the state or country, meaning you get more bang for your buck when you live here. You can compare your city to Genesee County with this easy calculator.  

4. Flint & Genesee is filled with amazing higher education opportunities for your children (or future children) to consider! For example, Kettering University recently ranked in the top 20 in the nation for best graduate salaries.  

5. Genesee County is home to numerous major employers across various industries. The region has three major hospitals: Hurley Medical Center, the only trauma unit in the country to be awarded the prestigious Gold Beacon Award; Henry Ford Genesys Hospital; and McLaren Health Care. ELGA Credit Union, a major financial institution, is headquartered in Grand Blanc. Growing companies like Miller Industries, Fessler & Bowman, and NorthGate are all based in Genesee County. You can be part of it, too! Discover your new favorite career path in Genesee County by visiting the Make Your Move job board.  

We want you to see your loved ones come home and are here to help in any way! Send them this form.