Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Response to Member Survey on Flint Water is Appreciated
February 3, 2016 The situation with Flint water continues to be on the hearts and minds of people here locally and across the nation. The outpouring of support that our city and its residents have received from everyday people, corporations and celebrities has been tremendous. Although I lead the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce […]
Read MoreHealth & Wellness in the Workplace: Bottled Water for Businesses
February 3, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has free bottled water available for Flint businesses and public community centers impacted by the city’s ongoing water emergency. The water was made available by private donors, in collaboration with the City of Flint, Genesee County and the State of Michigan, and is intended exclusively […]
Read MoreCheryl DeFrain Joins Local EOC, Serves as Chamber’s Water Crisis Point-Person
February 3, 2016 After Mayor Karen Weaver declared a State of Emergency for Flint in December, the city activated its own Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate relief efforts related to the water crisis. The center includes representatives from state-level and local organizations, including the American Red Cross, United Way and – most recently – […]
Read MoreNew Members: February 2016
To become a member, contact Heather Kale at or (810) 600-1427, or Amber Taylor at or (810) 600-1419.
Read MoreExciting New Membership Changes for Young Professionals
February 3, 2016 Until now, anyone wanting to be part of the Young Professionals group has had to pay annual dues of $50, regardless of their employers’ Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce status. Going forward, if your employer is a member of the Chamber, there will be no cost 18-40 year olds within member […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Expands Reach of Middle, High School Programs in Flint
February 3, 2016 Keep your ear to the ground, and your eyes on the TV: Advertising promoting YouthQuest will soon hit channels including Nickelodeon, BET and TBS, with radio ads to follow mid-month. The announcements will call attention to YouthQuest’s latest initiative, which involves – for the first time ever – opening enrollment to all […]
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