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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 2, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 10 area businesses joining the organization in July. 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 MoreHundreds of Teens Beautify Flint for Large-Scale Volunteer Service Day
(FLINT, Mich., July 26, 2017) – More than 300 local teens clocked in a total of 1,050 volunteer hours today as they led beautification projects throughout Flint. The young people, ages 14-19, are part of Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) – a program that helps coordinate the summer employment of Genesee County teens. SYI is open […]
Read MoreNew Venues Highlight the 2017 ‘Be a Tourist in Your Home Town’
Several new attractions will headline the 5th Annual “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” on July 15. This year’s venues include stops at the Durant-Dort Factory One, Factory Two, Ferris Wheel Building and the new Treehouse at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum. In all, nearly three-dozen venues will participate in the one-day excursion that […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in June
(FLINT, Mich., July 5, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 12 area businesses joining the organization in June. 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 MoreFlint Homecoming Recruits Region’s Expatriates to Help Move Flint Forward
For the first time ever, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and its partners will host Flint Homecoming on August 16-17, recruiting Flint expatriates from across the country to the invitation-only, one-and-a-half-day event. Loosely modeled after the Crain’s Detroit Business event, Flint Homecoming is designed to provide opportunities to reconnect, rediscover and invest in […]
Read MoreYouthQuest One of 18 Afterschool Programs in U.S. to Win Competitive Grant from New York Life Foundation
Funding to Benefit Middle School Youth in Flint and Genesee County (FLINT, Mich. – June 12, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced that YouthQuest is one of 18 afterschool programs in the United States to receive an “Aim High” grant award from the New York Life Foundation. More than 450 […]
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