Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Flint & Genesee Chamber Lauds Governments for Funds, Calls for Quick Removal of Lead Service Lines
City’s economic health is at stake as long as lead pipes remain in place (FLINT, Mich. – February 25, 2016) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is thankful for the funds committed by federal and state governments, and now the focus must be on removing the lead pipes from Flint’s water system as soon […]
Read MoreBottled Water Distribution for Businesses Cancelled for Feb. 25; Resumes March 1
(FLINT, Mich. — Feb. 24, 2016) Due to the winter storm, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will not be distributing bottled water for businesses on Thursday, Feb. 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, March 1, at its regular time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Read MoreLet’s keep lines of communication open
February 24, 2016 I want to start this message by thanking the businesses that have been communicating how the Flint water crisis is impacting their establishments. This not only helps the Chamber be more aware of what’s happening but also helps us create better solutions to assist you. Last week, I sent an update on […]
Read MoreSBA Economic Injury Disaster Assistance
February 24, 2016 Low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to Flint and surrounding area small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by the contaminated public water supply disaster that began on Oct. 1, 2015. SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet made the loans […]
Read MoreJumpstart Conference Rescheduled Due to Weather; New Date is March 4
February 24, 2016 Entrepreneurs and small business owners can gain the knowledge and resources needed to start a business during the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce eTEAM’s ninth annual Jumpstart Conference. This year’s conference will feature three new breakout sessions for prospective and fledgling business owners along with the annual awards luncheon to celebrate […]
Read More7 Professional Development Opportunities Coming Up in March
February 24, 2016 With the recent release of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Business Training Catalog, Inside Business has compiled a list of upcoming training opportunities that address different goals and objectives for your professional and personal lives.
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