News Releases
Fall Enrollment Kicks Off for YouthQuest Afterschool Initiative
Afterschool Program Introduces Intercession Programming for Freeman Elementary (FLINT, Mich., Aug. 12, 2016) – Registration for YouthQuest – a free, afterschool program administered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce – will kick off this month at 14 schools across multiple school districts in Flint and Genesee County. Now in its seventh year, the […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 2, 2016) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 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.
Read More2016 Wage and Benefit Survey Reveals Sustained Optimism in the Region
I-69 Thumb Region Release Wage and Benefit Biennial Survey Results (Flint, Mich. – July 29, 2016) The 2016 I-69 Thumb Region’s Wage and Benefit Survey has found that employers in the region remain bullish on hiring for the current year. The biennial report also shows the threat of layoffs remain low among companies that responded […]
Read MoreHundreds of Teens Beautify Flint Neighborhoods for SYI Volunteer Service Day
(FLINT, Mich., July 28, 2016) – More than 400 local teens took a break from their summer jobs today to lead various beautification projects in several Flint-area neighborhoods and parks. The young people, ages 14-19, are part of Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) – a program that helps fund and coordinate the summer employment of Genesee […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Endorses Seven Candidates for County Commission
(FLINT, Mich. – July 28, 2016) Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) announced the endorsement of seven candidates in the August 2 primary election for the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
Read MoreC3 Ventures Announces Jobs, Investment in Flint
(Flint, Mich. – July 26, 2016) C3 Ventures Flint, LLC, a privately held company that manufactures interior plastic automotive components, will move into the Riverview Industrial Park in Flint and hire nearly 400 new employees. C3 Ventures will invest $9.68 million to acquire the 17.69-acre site in industrial park on James P. Cole Boulevard where […]
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