Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
I-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 […]
Read MoreWebinar to Focus on Working with the Federal Government
PTAC Sponsors Federal Contracting Webinar on February 10 (FLINT, MICHIGAN, FEBRUARY 3) Federal contracting presents a wealth of opportunity for businesses large and small. To learn how to work with the federal government, join the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce on Friday, February 10 for a webinar […]
Read MoreHamilton Community Health Network Opens New Flagship Medical Facility
$7 Million Investment to Provide New Jobs and Expanded Services (FLINT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 1) Today Hamilton Community Health Network (HCHN) held the grand opening for its new flagship facility. The 31,000 square-foot facility is the sixth and largest HCHN facility in the area. In addition to medical services, dental, vision, behavioral health, specialty and […]
Read MoreFAM Tour Brings Global Site Consultants to Flint
Eight site consultants from around the world visited Flint-Genesee County recently as part of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce “Crossroads of Opportunity” Familiarization (FAM) Tour. Consultants traveled from as far away as Vietnam and as close as Southfield to participate in community tours that featured sites and other assets. The highlight of the […]
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