Economic Development
Local businesses encouraged to connect with new Genesee Entrepreneurial Network
Monthly consultation sessions to launch Feb. 27 (Flint, Mich., Feb. 13, 2025) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, in collaboration with local partners, is launching the Genesee Entrepreneurial Network (GEN) to strengthen support for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Flint & Genesee. GEN unites a coalition of local small business service providers – nonprofits, […]
Read MoreFunding available for small businesses through ‘Moving Flint Forward’
GM increases funding for next round of Moving Flint Forward Grant Program (Flint, Mich., March 2, 2023) Today, General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance announced the next round of its Moving Flint Forward Grant Program created to help local businesses grow and thrive. Thanks to an increased financial commitment of $270,000 […]
Read MoreMara Technologies is bringing 300 jobs to Grand Blanc Township – here’s why
After searching for a site for its new headquarters, Mara Technologies USA ultimately landed on Grand Blanc Township. According to Jeffrey S. Gary, the company’s vice president of Operations, the decision was driven by three key factors. “It came down to the region’s talented workforce, supply chain infrastructure and our customer objectives,” Gary said. “Our […]
Read More‘Flint & Genesee Business Bridge’ Kick-off to Empower BIPOC-Owned Businesses
Pre-event workshop to be held Oct. 18 (FLINT, Mich., Oct. 11, 2022) In a continuing effort to address barriers to success for small- and minority-owned businesses, Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance will host the Flint & Genesee Business Bridge Kick-off Oct. 27. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Jerusalem […]
Read More‘Flint & Genesee Business Bridge’ an online directory of minority-owned small businesses
Increasing the exposure and market access for Genesee County’s minority-owned businesses is a key component of a resilient and vibrant local business community. That’s where the Flint & Genesee Business Bridge comes into play.
Read MoreUM-Flint School of Management and Flint & Genesee Chamber partner to help make Genesee County a top-five community by 2040
The Flint & Genesee Chamber and the University of Michigan-Flint School of Management and Entrepreneurs Society on March 9 announced a broad-ranging partnership, focused on a series of new initiatives that will impact the community and stimulate economic growth in Genesee County.
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