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$235K Michigan DNR Grant Connects Flint Teens to Outdoor Jobs
(FLINT, Mich., July 2, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $235,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to facilitate the hiring of 75 teens this summer. The grant is part of a program from the State of Michigan that aims to introduce youth who live in […]
Read MorePre-Employment Program Offers Summer Session for Genesee County Teens
(FLINT, Mich., June 21, 2018) Genesee County teens interested in learning how to navigate today’s competitive job market are encouraged to register for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held July 9 to Aug. 2 in Flint. Over the course of four weeks, participants in the pre-employment and leadership training program will practice resume writing, […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee CVB Hosts the 6th Annual ‘Be a Tourist in Your Home Town’
The Capitol Theatre, the Mott Park Recreation Area and Disc Golf Course, and the GM Mobility Research Center at Kettering University are some of the new attractions for the 6th Annual “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” on July 14. Also new for 2018 are stops at the Flint River Watershed Coalition, Grace Emmanuel […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in May
(FLINT, Mich., June 8, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 18 area businesses joining the organization in May. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our […]
Read MoreKettering University’s Atwood Stadium to host second annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic
FLINT, Michigan – Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium will host the second annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic to kickoff the 2018 high school football season on Thursday, August 23. The classic will feature a triple-header featuring the following games between teams across Genesee County: 1 p.m. – Flint vs. Beecher 4 p.m. – Hamady vs. Byron […]
Read More$113,000 in Grants to Support Youth, Economic Development Efforts
(FLINT, Mich. – June 5, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $113,000 from several organizations and individual donors in support of afterschool programming, teen employment and economic development efforts in Genesee County. “We are incredibly grateful for the support of these grantors and donors,” says James Avery, the […]
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