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$150K in Grants to Benefit Youth Programs, Economic Development
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 31, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $150,000 from multiple organizations in support of economic development, afterschool programming and job preparedness in Genesee County. The grantors include: Chase Foundation, $100,000 (Economic Development) United Way of Genesee County, $30,000 (TeenQuest, YouthQuest) Whiting Foundation, $10,000 […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber’s Policy Committee endorses Genesee Health Plan’s millage renewal
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today endorsed millage renewal request for the Genesee Health Plan on the Nov. 6 ballot. The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is seeking renewal of 0.998 mill for seven years – 2020 through 2026 – to continue funding a health-care delivery system, through the Genesee […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in September
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 12, 2018) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 area businesses joining the organization in September. 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 MoreDeadline for entering the I-69 Thumb Region small business competition extended
The deadline for entries in the I-69 Thumb Region’s 2018 Catapult Small Business Competition has been extended to Dec. 31 in Genesee County. This contest of ideas aims to help “catapult” entrepreneurs and small-business owners to the next stage in growing their businesses. Each of the region’s member counties – Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, […]
Read MoreFederal Reserve Bank of Chicago CEO the guest speaker at this month’s Chamber Luncheon
Charles Evans, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the featured speaker at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Oct. 10 luncheon at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc Area, 5353 Gateway Centre Dr. Evans will discuss the outlook on the U.S. economy through a moderated Q&A session. […]
Read MoreLeadership NOW Seeks Current, Emerging Leaders for 2019 Cohort
Informational sessions to be held October 1, 2, 3, 9 and 16 (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 24, 2018) Leadership NOW – an introspective leadership development program for individuals who work and/or live in Genesee County – is seeking candidates for its next cohort, which will begin Jan. 25, 2019. The program, led by the Flint & […]
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