Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Mott College Earns Gold Ranking as Veteran Friendly School
September 2, 2015 Mott Community College (MCC) has received a Gold ranking as a Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). The organization released the rankings Aug. 19. MCC achieved six out of seven criteria to qualify as a Gold School. The Veteran-Friendly School program, created by the MVAA, recognizes institutions of higher […]
Read MoreBaker College of Flint Now Site of DEA-Designated Prescription Drug Collection Box
September 2, 2015 Baker College of Flint and the Flint Township Police Department have partnered to provide a convenient location for students, staff, faculty and area neighbors to properly dispose of unwanted and expired prescription pills. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has authorized and designated the campus safety office as a prescription drug collection box […]
Read MoreFlint-area Teens to Benefit from Continued Support from Local Organizations
Ruth Mott Foundation, Others Provide Funding for Teen Employment and Training (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 2, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $132,500 from several local organizations and businesses, including a $75,000 grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation. The funding will support TeenQuest and the Summer Youth […]
Read MoreFall Enrollment Kicks Off for YouthQuest
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 24, 2015) – Registration for YouthQuest – a free, afterschool program that serves nearly 2,000 students in grades K-12 – will kick off Thursday, Aug. 27 at 14 schools across multiple school districts in Flint and Genesee County.
Read MoreChamber Launches ‘FACES of Flint & Genesee Business’ Q&A Series
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 18, 2015) – Each year, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce works with more than 1,200 businesses and affiliates – each with its own story to tell. And in an effort to encourage economic growth and a sense of community, the Chamber will begin sharing some of those stories through “FACES […]
Read More$200,000 MDNR Grant Helps Flint-Area Teens Secure Summer Employment
Youth to Clear Paths at Holly Based State Parks on Tuesday, August 18 (FLINT, Mich., Aug. 17, 2015) – A $200,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is helping support outdoor employment opportunities for teens in Flint and Genesee County.
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