Inside Business
2013 Economic Impact Hits $442 Million
Last year, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Economic Development group collaborated with community partners on retention/expansion and attraction projects that totaled $442 million in investment and contract value for Genesee County. The 2013 investment amount is a 455 percent increase over the year before. The 25 investment projects also generated an estimated $246.3 […]
Read MoreLocal Woman Finds Recipe for Success
Shirley Kautman’s friends always considered her a great cook. In fact, she found herself frequently providing her co-workers and friends with spices and recipes for use at home. Kautman was a full-time bank employee when she started Country Home Creations (CHC) from her kitchen in the early ’80s. Today, CHC is a global business offering […]
Read MoreThe Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Offers Options for Employers
Businesses in Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce can hire area students during the summer for half or less of their normal hiring and employment costs through the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI), a program of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. By hiring SYI applicants, employers have the opportunity to employ teens who are […]
Read MoreTourism’s Economic Impact Increases to $123 Million in 2013
Tourism in Flint & Genesee County generated $123 million in economic impact due to overnight hotel room rentals in Genesee County in 2013, according to the Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (FGCVB). Additionally, hotel occupancy was 54.4 percent, a 1.5 percent increase over the previous year, and lodging revenue rose 4.8 percent in […]
Read MoreThe Run or Dye Colorstorm is Coming to Downtown Flint
The Colorstorm is coming! The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (FGCVB) is bringing a “Run or Dye” event to downtown Flint on Sunday, June 8. Early registration has already started.
Read MoreOnline Marketing Seminar Explains Google+
What’s the Big Deal with Google+? is the focus of the April 16 Social Media & Digital Marketing Lunch & Learn seminar hosted by MLive /The Flint Journal and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Many people have heard of Google+ but are unclear about how it can benefit their business. Attendees will learn […]
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