Economic Development
Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 2011 Results; Expects More in 2012
Regional Chamber Hosts 2012 Annual Meeting Michigan Director of Urban & Metro Initiatives Harvey Hollins Keynotes (FLINT, MICH – March 28) Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce held its 2012 Annual Meeting at the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown Flint. The meeting focused on the Regional Chamber’s impact on the Flint-Genesee County region […]
Read MoreJumpstart Offers Entrepreneurs Tools to Get Started; Honors Small Business Owners
Regional Chamber and eTEAM Sponsor Conference; SBA Michigan District Director to Speak (FLINT, MICH – March 8) Aspiring entrepreneurs in Genesee County can learn how to start a business and existing small businesses can learn growth strategies at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce eTEAM’s fifth Annual Jumpstart Conference. The conference, which takes place […]
Read MoreSpring is the Season to Diversify Your Business Through Government Contracting
PTAC Sponsors Free Seminar in Owosso on March 14 (FLINT, MICHIGAN, February 29) New growth opportunities are available to local businesses large and small through working with the government. To explore the possibilities, join the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Shiawassee Chamber of […]
Read MoreI-69 International Trade Corridor Designated as a Next Michigan Development Corporation
Region becomes the Third and Largest Aerotropolis in the State (FLINT, MICH — February 27) Today, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Strategic Fund Board approved the Act 7 inter-local agreement for the I-69 International Trade Corridor to become the state’s largest Next Michigan Development Corporation. The I-69 NMDC covers four counties – Genesee, Lapeer, […]
Read MoreU.S. EPA Official Discusses Sustainable Manufacturing with Area Manufacturers
Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Hosts Roundtable (FLINT, MICH – FEBRUARY 22) Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with area manufacturers and business leaders to discuss the agency’s role in fostering sustainable manufacturing, lean manufacturing and increased energy efficiency in Flint-Genesee County. U.S. EPA Official Jim Jones addressed the business leaders at […]
Read MoreActing Deputy Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank to Travel to Flint, Michigan
Blank to tour manufacturing plant and highlight manufacturing, innovation and trade promotion and enforcement investments in the President’s FY13 Budget request WASHINGTON – President Obama yesterday released his fiscal 2013 budget request, laying out his blueprint for an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, and skills for American workers. Tomorrow, Acting Deputy U.S. Commerce […]
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