Economic Development
The eTEAM provides strength in numbers
For a decade, the eTEAM was perhaps known as the organization that presented Jumpstart, a half-day conference held annually for prospective and emerging entrepreneurs in Flint & Genesee. Although the conference was retired at the conclusion of last year’s event, eTEAM is alive and well, and still hard at work helping entrepreneurs to realize their […]
Read MoreThe future of mobility runs through Flint & Genesee
(Photo credit: Kettering University) Flint & Genesee represents the heritage and the future of the automotive industry. The assets are all here, said Tyler Rossmaessler, director of economic development at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The challenge and opportunity, Rossmaessler said, is to leverage those strengths to grow the regional economy by luring […]
Read MoreExpand your market potential at ‘Meet the Buyer 2018’
The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), on May 11 will host “Meet the Buyer” for businesses looking to expand their customer base through government contracting opportunities. This year’s event – which will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center in Flint – features 21 buyers from various local, […]
Read MoreMCC partners with Cypress Creek Renewables to advance solar job training
Mott Community College and Cypress Creek Renewables today announced a partnership to invest in Michigan’s solar energy workforce. The initiative establishes a Solar Program Fund at Mott Community College with a $20,000 grant from Cypress Creek Renewables. The new fund will assist Mott Community College in developing programming centered around renewable energy coursework, as well […]
Read MorePrepare for ‘Meet the Buyer’ 2018
“Meet the Buyer 2018” is one month from today. So there is still plenty time to sharpen your sales pitch for the prospective buyers of the goods and services that will be present at the May 11 event. The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is ready to assist. PTAC is hosting Meet the […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: Partnering to boost economic development
During a press conference on Monday, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver announced her newly created Economic Development (ED) team, which will be led by Rodrick Miller, formerly president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp. She also announced that her new team would be partnering with the Flint & Genesee Chamber to develop a comprehensive […]
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