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$260K in Grants to Support Youth, Economic Development Efforts
(FLINT, Mich. – May 18, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $261,600 from several organizations and individual donors in support of afterschool programming, teen employment and economic development efforts in Genesee County. The grantors and donors include: Ruth Mott Foundation, $75,000 (Summer Youth Initiative (SYI)) The Hagerman Foundation, […]
Read MoreRising Star and Spark Awards Celebrate Flint & Genesee’s Risk-takers and Innovators
Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the eTEAM named the 2017 recipients of the Rising Star and Spark Awards during the tenth-annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs’ Conference. About 100 aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and service providers were present at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc to learn how to start and grow a small business. […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in April
(FLINT, Mich., May 8, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 24 area businesses joining the organization in April. 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 MoreTenth-Annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Skypoint Ventures executive David Ollila will be the keynote speaker at the 10th annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs’ Conference, presented by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s eTEAM. The May 11 conference will also include a breakout session on Skypoint’s Ferris Wheel project, which will be a shared office and innovation hub for budding entrepreneurs in […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Job Fair to Provide Access to Employers, Community Resources
(FLINT, Mich. – April 17, 2017) More than 20 employers looking to fill entry-level positions will meet with job seekers during the Flint & Genesee Job Fair, to be held Friday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baker College of Flint. Check-in will be located at the student center. In addition to […]
Read MorePublic Invited to ‘Meet the Masters’ During 2017 ArtQuest Exhibition
YouthQuest Art Exhibition to Display More than 1,000 Student-Created Art Pieces April 18-20 (FLINT, Mich., April 10, 2017) – Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso and Dale Chihuly are just some of the master artists that YouthQuest students have been studying in preparation for ArtQuest, an annual art exhibition hosted by the afterschool and summer enrichment program. […]
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