The Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Favorite Things – 2025
December 1, 2025
The holiday season is coming up fast! Whether you are looking for an experience to share, a delicious snack to give, a store-bought item, or something made to order, there’s something here for you.
Retail Gifts
Goodwill is a perfect place to shop for great, cost-conscious gifts that also give back to the community.
Complete Runner is the perfect place to shop for the runners and walkers in your life, who want the perfect gear to keep them safe and comfortable.
VIP Marketplace is a resale shop that supports the nonprofit Vocational Independence Program, which provides services to people living with disabilities.
For anyone in your life who loves snow and has a passion for snowboarding and skiing, Shumaker’s has you covered.
For anything from women’s clothing to coffee mugs, Real Deals has what you need. They even offer holiday bundles to take your gift giving up a notch.
For one-stop shopping, Meijer has nearly everything: food, clothing, housewares, and more, all available under one roof.
Downtown Flint’s Shops on Saginaw feature a wide range of local products from local entrepreneurs. From art to personal care products, this is a great place to stop in for something that reflects the spirit of Flint & Genesee.
One of the businesses inside Shops on Saginaw, the Roman offers grooming products for men, from beard care to bath care.
Here you can find soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and more to keep your loved ones looking and smelling good.
Edible Gifts
If you have someone on your list who loves pickles, then look no further than PawPaws for some locally made treats that come in different flavors for whatever their tastes are.
The cinnamon treats at Cinnamom are good enough to have landed on QVC. With a wide variety to choose from and the ability to have them shipped, this is a great option for friends and loved ones out of town.
Whether looking for a healthy drink, or just a delicious drink alternative, a Smoothie King gift card will help your giftee choose what flavor fits them best.
Experience Gifts
If your giftee has a love of music then consider tickets to a show, or a gift card for one of the Flint Institute of Music’s many venues: FIM Capitol Theatre, FIM Flint Repertory Theatre, or the FIM Whiting Auditorium.
If your friends and loved ones are runners, then consider getting them an early HAP Caresource Crim Race entry or some gear for them to wear.
Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School (FIA)
From artsy gifts in the gift shop to a membership or an artistic enrichment class, there are great options for your arty giftees here.
Custom Gifts
MediaSkapes offers custom gifts like calendars, coloring mats, cocoa, and s’mores kits, and more.
Looking to help someone brand themselves or their business? Firecracker Design Co. has great options for gifts that will help your loved ones stand out.
Those looking to find the perfect gift need to look no further than Flint & Genesee, where there is something for everyone. Take a look at the Chamber’s favorite things for ideas and see what else there is to discover through the business directory.