How do the Michigan gubernatorial candidates’ platforms speak to the issues important to Flint & Genesee? That was the impetus for the Sept. 24 meeting between Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer and members of the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Public Policy Committee (PPC) and other representatives in business, education and community leadership. The goal isn’t to […]

Leaders of the Flint Cultural Center institutions have tapped Eric Lieske to become the founding chief executive officer of the Flint Cultural Center Academy, effective Jan. 1. Lieske currently serves as superintendent of Davison Community Schools and will remain in that position until his resignation takes effect on Dec. 31. During 22 years of service […]

Retail shopping in downtown Flint has taken another step forward with the opening of the Pop-Up Shops on the ground floor of the Dryden Building at south Saginaw and Second streets. The gallery of shops, which run along the Second Street corridor, are largely additional locations of existing businesses in Flint & Genesee and beyond. […]

To promote health and wellness within the local business community, the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Commit to Fit! program will kick off its 8th Annual Fall 4 Fitness Challenge at noon on Sept. 28 at the Flint Farmers’ Market. The business-to-business wellness competition is available free-of-charge to any Flint & Genesee business, organization or community group interested in […]

The unofficial end of summer has come, and we are less than 60 days out from a November election where voters will choose Michigan’s next governor other political and legislative leadership. As the largest business advocacy organization for Flint & Genesee businesses, the Chamber is paying close attention. Public policy has an important role in […]