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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in June
(FLINT, Mich., July 18, 2016) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 10 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.
Read More$4 million in grants will promote year-round learning for Flint area kids
Funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation supports vital summer and afterschool programs in Genesee County (FLINT, Mich. – July 14, 2016) Area children and teens can take advantage of year-round access to an abundance of high quality educational opportunities, thanks to more than $4 million in funding announced today by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee CVB Hosts the 4th Annual “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town”
(FLINT, Mich. – July 5, 2016) How far can you stretch a dollar these days? From downtown Flint to For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, and to numerous destinations in between, that is, if you hop aboard the “Be A Tourist in Your Home Town” shuttle.
Read MoreFlint Airport Begins Nonstop United Airlines Flights to New York/Newark
(Flint, Michigan) Flint’s Bishop International Airport (FNT) is taking a bite out of the Big Apple, with today’s launch of United Airlines’ new nonstop service to New York/Newark Airport (EWR). Newark is one of three commercial airports serving the metropolitan New York area. FNT serves a region of almost 3 million passengers, and this new […]
Read More$438K Michigan DNR Grant to Help Connect 140 Flint Teens to Outdoor Career Opportunities
(FLINT, Mich., June 29, 2016) – The Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $438,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to facilitate the summer hiring of 140 local teens. Specifically, the teens – who live in Flint and have completed the TeenQuest pre-employment program – have been assigned work […]
Read MoreTeenQuest Opens Registration for Summer Pre-Employment Program
(FLINT, Mich., June 21, 2016) – Registration is now open for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held from July 11 to Aug. 4 at Baker College of Flint. The free pre-employment and leadership program helps young people navigate today’s competitive job market by teaching them key skills needed to get – and to keep […]
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