Economic Development
In Your Corner: October Brings Transition and Change, and Opportunity to Celebrate Chamber Month
Soon it will be October and the start of fall. And fall is a season that brings change. Every year around this time I start to reflect on how the Flint & Genesee Chamber has changed, has grown. And over our 100-year history it’s clear that we have undergone tremendous changes.
Read MoreChamber Shared Services Makes Park Partnership a Reality
The summer of 2014 brought a major change for Flint residents surrounding Max Brandon, Flint Park Lake and Thread Lake parks. Through an agreement between the City of Flint and the Genesee County Parks, the three parks are now maintained and patrolled by the Genesee County Parks and Park Rangers. In addition, new programs are […]
Read MoreSpud Software is Made in Flint & Genesee
Grand Blanc-based Spud Software develops programming for major corporations, as well as small businesses in industries ranging from automotive to health care. The Made in Flint & Genesee company specializes in database and software development, along with web and mobile apps.
Read MorePTAC Offers 4 Steps to Government Contracting Success in the Thumb
The Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will present the 4 Steps to Government Contracting Success on Thursday, October 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Thumb Area Michigan Works in Marlette, which is located in Sanilac County.
Read MoreInside Business Recommends: 3 Business & Leadership Reads
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 […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Honors Local Exporters
(FLINT, MICH. – September 18) Today, six businesses were recognized for their foray into exporting from the I-69 Thumb Region, which includes Genesee, Lapeer, Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties. More than 170 business, civic and education leaders were on hand as Exporter of the Year awards were presented during the 2014 I-69 […]
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