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Now’s the Time to ‘Save the Date’

January 12, 2016 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

January 13, 2016 With 2016 in full-swing, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce event’s calendar is already chockfull of engagements to whet your business appetite for training and development, networking opportunities and a host of other services.

Flint Ranked #1 in Michigan by Travelmath Airport Rankings

January 12, 2016 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

January 13, 2016 Flint’s Bishop International Airport is ranked number one for travel, overall, in Michigan, and 75th in the nation by Travelmath Airport Rankings. Airport Director, Craig Williams: “As I travel around the region promoting our airport, I hear over and over again how easy we are to use, how friendly our staff is […]

2015 is coming to a close

December 15, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

December 16, 2015 As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect back on what the Chamber has accomplished in 2015. And from where I sit, the picture is very clear. Our strategic plan, mission and core values have created a strong roadmap, which is leading to incremental, positive changes.

Flint & Genesee CVB Aims High with New CTA Program

December 15, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

December 16, 2015 Tourism is big business. Visitors to Flint & Genesee spend money attending business meetings, touring attractions or learning about the history of the area, all of which pumps “new money” into the local economy. Moreover, visitors who have a positive experience are more likely to return as well as share their stories […]

First impressions…

November 25, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 30, 2015 We’ve all heard the saying “first impressions are often lasting impressions.” And if you live or work in the Flint area, you understand exactly what this means. Even if the impression was made 20 years ago. That’s why I’m very excited that our Convention & Visitors Bureau team is rolling out an […]

Wanted: 2016 Community Champions

November 25, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

November 30, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce along with the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently honored this year’s Community Champion at the 2nd Annual Art of Achievement Awards. While honoree Kevin Babcock, who took home the 2015 recognition, has returned to his normal routine as an unofficial ambassador of Flint & […]