Economic Development – Page 44 – Flint & Genesee Group

IMS USA, Inc. Invests in Perani, Iceland Arena

December 8, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Newsroom

Looks to take Hockey and Entertainment to Next Level (Flint, MICH. – December 9) IMS USA, Inc. of Cape Coral, Florida announced today their plans for a $2 million – $3 million investment in Flint’s Perani Arena & Event Center and Clayton Township Iceland arena. The company also announced their efforts to court the United […]

Flint & Genesee Chamber Encourages Small Business Saturday Patronage

November 25, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

From fudge to flowers to fashion, Flint & Genesee shoppers will have a wide range of local small businesses to bolster on Small Business Saturday, November 29. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce encourages support of the region’s small businesses as part of the kick off to the holiday shopping season. Tim Herman, CEO […]

Chamber PTAC Broadens Region; Changes Name

November 25, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has broadened its coverage area and changed its name. Formerly known as the Genesee Regional PTAC, the center is now the I-69 Thumb Region PTAC.

Inside Business Recommends: 3 Business & Leadership Reads

November 25, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business or provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and Websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, Inc., New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We hope you find these […]

Coffee Beanery Joins Gov. Snyder’s Trade Mission in China

November 20, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Newsroom

(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 21, 2014) – A representative of Flushing-based Coffee Beanery is among the Michigan companies drumming up export business in China as part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s trade mission there this week. The nine businesses are part of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) trade mission, with stops in Beijing, Guangzhou and […]

In Your Corner: Being Thankful

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November is the time when many organizations start planning for the next year. And it’s also a time when many of us reflect — personally and professionally — on the many things for which we are thankful. Here in Flint & Genesee, we have so many things to be grateful for this year. We have […]