Economic Development
Celebrating National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week, May 5-11, is an annual event dedicated to recognizing the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, small business advocates and champions from across the country. Every day, small businesses create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, support our neighborhoods and cities, and increase America’s global competitiveness. Businesses that would like to recognize National […]
Read MoreVisioning Summit Set to Kick Off A Countywide Discussion Around Economic Prosperity
Meeting will offer unique opportunities to contribute to the collaborative community process, Forward Together The Forward Together Steering Committee will host its first public meeting; a Visioning Summit on Economic Prosperity. The event will be held May 14, from 6-8 p.m., at Baker College, Flint Campus in the gymnasium. It’s open to the public and […]
Read MoreFGCC and MTA partner to help local employers recruit talent
Employers in Flint & Genesee are hiring. So, with help from the Economic Development team at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Mass Transportation Authority, a group of companies are going to where the people are, using an atypical recruitment approach to identify prospective candidates. The “Employer Meet & Greet: Not Your […]
Read MoreNearly 1,000 job openings: A welcomed sign of the economic times
Recent news that Lansing-based Peckham, Inc. is looking to hire up to 200 sewing machine operators at its new facility in Flint Township was roundly applauded by area business and community leaders. And for many, it is a welcomed sign of the economic times. The apparel manufacturer and vocational rehabilitation organization is one of several […]
Read MoreCollaborative Planning Effort, ‘Forward Together’, Launches with First Steering Committee Meeting
Process seeks to establish a shared vision of economic prosperity for Flint and Genesee County Forward Together – an ambitious process to establish a shared vision for Flint and Genesee County’s future – kicked-off on Tuesday, Feb. 19, with the first convening of the 24-member Steering Committee. The process is backed through a unique partnership […]
Read MoreLoan fund a resource for small businesses
A little-known financial resource available to help entrepreneurs with the capital needs to support growing businesses has awarded loans to two Flint companies. BRP Northside Solutions, an upstart customer call center, and Dean’s Auto Sales, a used automobile dealership, are the newest beneficiaries of the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund. The fund, which is governed […]
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