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Flint & Genesee Chamber Awarded EDA Grant
October 12, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Genesee Area Focus Fund, in partnership with the City of Flint, has received an $197,416 Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to conduct a feasibility study for a business accelerator at the former Buick City site, Flint’s largest brownfield.
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Recognize Excellence
October 12, 2016 On Nov. 15, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 Art of Achievement Awards at the Flint Institute of Arts. There’s still time to make a nomination as the window is open through Oct. 21. I hope that everyone who reads this blog post will consider writing a […]
Read MoreDeadline for Skilled Trades Training Funds Fast Approaching
August 31, 2016 While Michigan’s economy continues to gain momentum, there is still a challenge for companies to find talent with the skills they need. To address this issue, there’s the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), which provides competitive awards for employer-responsive training to enhance talent, productivity and employment retention. Applications will be released by […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee County Recognized as Certified Connected Community
August 31, 2016 Connect Michigan applauds the efforts of Genesee County, Michigan, for achieving certification under Connected Nation’s Connected Community Engagement Program. Today, Connect Michigan presented Genesee County’s certification and its Technology Action Plan before the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, University of Michigan-Flint representatives, Genesee County Board of Commissioners and community stakeholders. The release […]
Read MoreRegistration Opens for Commit to Fit’s ‘Fall 4 Fitness’ Challenge
August 31, 2016 Registration is underway for the 2016 Commit to Fit: Fall 4 Fitness Challenge. The annual challenge – which kicks off Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 31 – calls on employees of area businesses, organizations and community groups to complete just 35 minutes of physical activity a day. To earn points, individuals […]
Read More3 Ways to Get Involved in the Mr. B’s Joybox Express ‘Sprint 4 Flint’ Fundraiser
August 31, 2016 An Ann Arbor-based nonprofit is launching a yearlong fundraising campaign that will benefit art programming provided through YouthQuest and culminate with an especially unique journey – one that involves transporting a 385-pound piano on a tricycle built for three from Flint to Mackinac Island. The “Sprint 4 Flint: Ride, Swim, Play…Give” project […]
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