About FlintThe City of Flint was founded in 1819 by fur trader Jacob Smith. It is located in Genesee County, about 60 miles north of Detroit. Flint has historically been known for its huge contributions to the American auto industry; it is the birthplace of General Motors and played an integral part in the formation of the United Automobile Workers. With the decline of the auto industry, Flint has moved into a phase of reinvention, including diversifying its economy, renovating historic downtown buildings and transforming vacant buildings into business, entertainment and housing centers. 
Wade Trim Building, one of many downtown renovations
Flint is also home to several colleges and universities that will continue to play a vital role in the area’s redevelopment.
Annual events hosted in the city include the Crim Festival of Races, the Back to the Bricks car show, the Flint Jazz Festival and the Michigan Storybook Festival.  Thousands from around the world participate in the annual Crim Festival of Races. The city also boasts the beautiful Flint Cultural Center, located near downtown, which includes Whiting Auditorium, Sloan Museum, Longway Planetarium, the Flint Institute of Arts, the Flint Institute of Music, the Flint Public Library and the Flint Youth Theater.
 Longway Planetarium, part of the Flint Cultural Center
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