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Flint-area Teens to Benefit from Continued Support from Local Organizations
Ruth Mott Foundation, Others Provide Funding for Teen Employment and Training (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 2, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $132,500 from several local organizations and businesses, including a $75,000 grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation. The funding will support TeenQuest and the Summer Youth […]
Read MoreFall Enrollment Kicks Off for YouthQuest
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 24, 2015) – Registration for YouthQuest – a free, afterschool program that serves nearly 2,000 students in grades K-12 – will kick off Thursday, Aug. 27 at 14 schools across multiple school districts in Flint and Genesee County.
Read MoreChamber Launches ‘FACES of Flint & Genesee Business’ Q&A Series
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 18, 2015) – Each year, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce works with more than 1,200 businesses and affiliates – each with its own story to tell. And in an effort to encourage economic growth and a sense of community, the Chamber will begin sharing some of those stories through “FACES […]
Read More$200,000 MDNR Grant Helps Flint-Area Teens Secure Summer Employment
Youth to Clear Paths at Holly Based State Parks on Tuesday, August 18 (FLINT, Mich., Aug. 17, 2015) – A $200,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is helping support outdoor employment opportunities for teens in Flint and Genesee County.
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July
(FLINT, Mich., August 12, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership. During July, eight local businesses joined the organization. These new members represent a wide range of industries and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region.
Read MoreCareer Edge to Improve Unemployed, Underemployed’s Odds of Getting Hired
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 6, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering Career Edge, a series of workshops designed to help adults — particularly the unemployed — prepare for the job market. Participants who attend all four workshops, which kick off Aug. 11, will be invited to attend the Chamber’s job fairs […]
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