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Michigan Business and Industry Leaders Launch Michigan Compact on Immigration and Call for Reform
New research from New American Economy finds that immigrants contribute $2.1 billion in state and local taxes and hold $18.4 billion in spending power Lansing, Michigan — Today, a coalition of business and industry leaders came together at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to launch the Michigan Compact on Immigration, a set of key principles outlining […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes 20+ New Members in Recent Months
(FLINT, Mich., February 20, 2020) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 28 area businesses joining the organization between November 2019 and January 2020. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber receives $246K in grants, donations
(FLINT, Mich. – Jan. 30, 2020) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $246,000 in grants and donations supporting the organization’s efforts to support youth education and economic growth. “We are grateful to these funders for supporting the mission of the Flint & Genesee Chamber and the work we […]
Read More16 Genesee County Professionals Selected for Lead Now’s Sixth Cohort
Program announces sixth cohort, issues RFP for community impact project (FLINT, Mich., January 28, 2020) – Sixteen local professionals have been selected to participate in Lead Now Flint & Genesee, an introspective leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The participants in the sixth cohort, which kicked off Jan. 24, […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Partners with Area Experts, Organizations for 30+ Trainings
(FLINT, Mich., Jan. 16, 2019) – Whether you want to learn how to apply for grants or facilitate more effective brainstorming sessions, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has several opportunities for professional development in the first half of 2020. The training lineup, which begins later this month, focuses on six subject areas, including […]
Read MoreGM and Flint & Genesee Chamber announce Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grants recipients
General Motors and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced 15 recipients of the Moving Flint Forward Small Business grants, totaling $150,000. The GM-funded initiative supports revitalization efforts across the city’s neighborhoods by strengthening local businesses. The grantees were drawn from of a range of businesses – including auto body repair, childcare, retail, […]
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