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Be A Tourist in Your Hometown reveals attractions featured in popular $1 event
(FLINT, Mich. – July 10, 2024) After a five-year hiatus, Explore Flint & Genesee – in partnership with Genesee County and Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) Flint – is bringing back its popular Be a Tourist in Your Hometown event on Aug. 10, 2024, known locally as 810 Day. The one-day event allows locals to tour […]
Read MoreWeek-long summer training to equip Genesee County teens with essential job skills
(FLINT, Mich. – July 8, 2024) Registration is now open for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held from July 22 to July 25. The free pre-employment and leadership program teaches Genesee County teens the skills needed to get and to keep a job. It also earns them an invite to the 2025 Summer Youth […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Economic Alliance praises grant approvals from House, Senate panels
Site readiness grant essential to position Advanced Manufacturing District as premier location for new business (FLINT, Mich. – June 26, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is applauding a vote today by the state Senate Appropriations Committee to approve a grant awarded by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) aimed at helping to attract a […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Economic Alliance praises state grant to attract job-creating project
(Flint, Mich., May 21, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is praising a new grant awarded today by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) to attract a new job-creating project to the Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County. The MSF Board awarded a $250 million grant to the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance to support the organization’s continued efforts […]
Read MoreCelebrating five years: Moving Flint Forward grants $205,000 to 24 small businesses
(FLINT, Mich. – May 10, 2024) – Today, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and General Motors (GM) celebrated National Small Business Day by awarding 24 small businesses in Flint a total of $205,000 through the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. This fifth round of grants brings the automaker’s total financial support of the […]
Read MoreSave the Date: Be a Tourist in Your Hometown returns to Flint & Genesee
Day-long event featuring local attractions comes back to the community after five years on 810 Day (Flint, Mich. May 6, 2024) Mark your calendars! Explore Flint & Genesee is bringing back Be a Tourist in Your Hometown after a five-year hiatus. The one-day event allows locals to tour area attractions and experience everything their hometown […]
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