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Visitor spending in Genesee County steadily increasing since 2020 according to new report
According to the 2023 Tourism Economic County Report, visitors spent $615.8 million in Genesee County in 2023  (Flint, Mich. Nov. 19, 2024) - A new report published by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation shows tourism spending in Genesee County has increased yearly since 2020, with an increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023. Visitors spent $615.8 million in Genesee County… Read More 

Flint & Genesee Group earns Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces recognition for second year
(FLINT, Mich., Nov.18, 2024) For the second consecutive year, the Flint & Genesee Group has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces program. “We are deeply grateful to our team for making this recognition possible,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group. “Creating a positive workplace culture is an ongoing effort, and we’re honored… Read More 

Six Flint-area businesses win a collective $30,000 in Two-Lane Fast Pitch Competition
(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 15, 2024) Six small businesses were awarded $30,000 in prizes at the Two-Lane Fast Pitch Competition, hosted by the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance Small Business Support Hub and sponsored by The State Bank. Held Nov. 14, the event celebrated the passion and entrepreneurial spirit of local small business owners. Finalists competed in one of two tracks.… Read More 

Flint & Genesee Chamber unveils 2024 ‘Favorite Things’ gift guide
(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 14, 2024) With the holiday shopping season fast approaching – and already underway for some – the Flint & Genesee Chamber is encouraging residents to support local by choosing gifts from area businesses. To make shopping easier, the Chamber gathered gift ideas from its members and created the third annual “Flint & Genesee Chamber Favorite Things” list.… Read More 

 Flint & Genesee Group reveals 2024 ‘Art of Achievement’ awardees
(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 7, 2024) – After receiving more than 200 nominations for the 10th annual Art of Achievement Awards, the Flint & Genesee Group tonight awarded 17 awards to some of the many organizations and individuals making a positive impact in Genesee County. The event, attended by more than 670 people at the FIM Capitol Theatre, builds upon a legacy… Read More 

Flint & Genesee Group announces over 200 nominees for 10th annual Art of Achievement Awards
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 28, 2024) The nominations are in for the Flint & Genesee Group’s Art of Achievement Awards. More than 80 businesses and organizations and 125 individuals are contenders for 14 awards that will be presented Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the FIM Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint. Now in its 10th year, the annual… Read More