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New investment, more jobs coming to Flint
MSF approves grant to Huntington Bank; $5.4-million private investment, 60 new jobs into downtown business district LANSING, Mich. – In the latest progress toward attracting businesses and employment opportunities to the city of Flint, Huntington Bank will create 60 new jobs and invest nearly $5.4 million in the heart of downtown at its complex on […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in February
(FLINT, Mich., March 7, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 14 area businesses joining the organization in February. 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 MoreOperation HOPE, Huntington Bank Bring Financial Entrepreneurship Training to YouthQuest
Flint-Area Students to Benefit from National Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative (FLINT, Mich.– Feb. 21, 2017) There may soon be an increase in the number of young entrepreneurs who call Flint home, thanks to a partnership between Operation HOPE, Huntington Bank and the YouthQuest Afterschool Initiative. Starting today, the organizations will begin piloting Banking On Our Future […]
Read MoreChamber to Launch INSPIRE Leadership Speaker Series Feb. 24
(FLINT, Mich. – Feb. 15, 2017) Community members are invited to hear from and engage with some of the region’s most influential leaders during INSPIRE Leadership, a new speaker series from the Flint & Genesee of Commerce. The series, which is sponsored by Diplomat, will feature seven thought-provoking talks over the course of the year. Each […]
Read MoreWorkshops for Businesses Eyeing Governmental Contracts
The U.S. government is a major buyer of goods and services. But how do businesses and entrepreneurs get prepared and connected to sell to the government? A new program – 5 Steps to Start Up Business Bootcamp – is designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs do just that. An informational session will be held Feb. […]
Read MoreAccomplished Blues Musician Mark Braun to Headline ‘Tunes & Ties’ Gala
(FLINT, Mich. – Feb. 10, 2017) Accomplished blues and boogie-woogie pianist Mark L. Braun will play a few numbers during the Tunes & Ties fundraising gala, to be held Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flint Golf Club. The event is part of a year-long fundraising campaign that will benefit the YouthQuest […]
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