Economic Development
Investment News & Grand Openings
There were several exciting developments in Flint & Genesee’s automotive sector over the past several weeks, representing more than $40 million of investment and hundreds of new jobs. In addition, the Flint & Genesee Chamber hosted five grand openings for new and existing members during the same period. On Sept. 20, Laird, a global technology […]
Read MoreA Lending Resource for Budding Entrepreneurs
Finding capital to start or feed a growing business is a longstanding challenge for entrepreneurs. However, fledgling businesses may look to crowdfunding a source of financing and one option is Kiva. Kiva is for any entrepreneur who can use a zero-percent interest loan to help take his or her business to the next level. Whether the entrepreneur is still […]
Read MoreCNXMotion’s New R&D Center to Advance the Future of Automated Driving
(GRAND BLANC TWP., Mich. – Oct. 5, 2017) Today, CNXMotionTM unveiled its new research and development facility where the company will develop advanced motion control systems and actuator components for automated driving. CNXMotion (pronounced: Con-Nex-motion) – a joint venture between Nexteer Automotive and Continental Corp. – is expected to bring 30 engineering jobs to the […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Selects Winner of the Catapult Business Plan Competition
Today, seven businesses vied for the top spot in the 2017 Catapult Business Competition, with Smart Shelf LLC in St. Clair County winning first-place and taking home the $5,000 grand prize. The final round was held today as part of the 6th Annual Regional Summit, hosted by the I-69 Thumb Region at the Lapeer Country […]
Read MoreHousing Development and Incentives Headline the I-69 Thumb Regional Summit
Housing development opportunities will be a focus the 6th Annual I-69 Thumb Regional Summit when it convenes Sept. 21 at the Lapeer Country Club, 3786 Hunt Rd. in Lapeer. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSDHA) will roll-out a regional report on housing, as part of a panel discussion on housing development, said Janice Karcher, […]
Read MoreSite selection competitiveness: Q&A with Site Consultant Tim Feemster
Recently, a nationally renowned, Dallas-based site consultant met with representatives of various economic development agencies in Flint & Genesee to learn how our region can improve its competitiveness in the site selection process. The following is an edited transcript of the conversation with Tim Feemster, President & CEO, Foremost Quality Logistics. What should our partners […]
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