Economic Development
Flint’s Economy to be Supported by Free Business Connection Opportunities
April 6, 2016 Using a proven model that has worked across the state in connecting buyers to suppliers of Michigan goods and services, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has created an innovative web-based platform to allow companies with purchasing needs to connect with Flint and Genesee County suppliers. The Pure Michigan Business Connect website is […]
Read MoreState Loan Leverages Job Creation and Private Investment in Flint
April 6, 2016 A Flint company will purchase equipment, supplies, make building improvements and hire new employees as a result of Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s participation in a $200,000 term loan initiated by Metro Community Development. The loan is part of an ongoing economic development effort to help Flint’s businesses grow and create new jobs. […]
Read MoreLeadercast Live 2016 – Architects of Tomorrow
April 6, 2016 Join the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, and 100,000+ people from around the world, for a live simulcast of Leadercast 2016 from the Infinite Energy Arena in Atlanta, Ga. The Flint & Genesee host site for the May 6 simulcast will be the Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, 4800 […]
Read MoreAnnual Meeting features Flint Native, Super Bowl Champion
March 16, 2016 On March 24, the Flint & Genesee Chamber will hold our Annual Meeting Luncheon to provide an update on the Flint & Genesee region, report the Chamber’s 2015 results, celebrate our successes and highlight focus areas for 2016. In addition, we are excited to have as our keynote speaker Carl Banks, a […]
Read MoreSave the Date for the Flint Homecoming
March 16, 2016 Mark your calendars, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, for the first Flint Homecoming … Moving Flint Forward summit. The three-day event will welcome back Flint & Genesee expatriates to provide opportunities to network, and re-engage their native community by way of economic development, real estate investment, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Planning committee members: Lynne […]
Read MorePTAC Contracting Series: 8(a) Certification
March 16, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. On April 12, the Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series will cover 8 (a) certification. Register Now
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