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In its 10th Year, YouthQuest Offers Stability as Schools Plan for 2020-21
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 5, 2020) – Now in its 10th year, YouthQuest will begin Aug. 17 at Flint Community Schools and Sept. 14 at International Academy of Flint. The afterschool enrichment program is working closely with both school districts to align its efforts with their day school formats and protocols. When and how the program […]
Read MoreGuest Blog: Moving Flint Forward with Vern’s Collision
By Skyelar Herriman Vern’s Collision has been a part of my life since I was born. It’s also been a part of the community’s life for more than 49 years. Vern’s Collision was started by my great-grandpa, Vern Herriman, and is now being continued on by my grandpa, Michael Herriman. When you walk into the […]
Read MoreAdditional grants available to local small businesses and nonprofits from the MEDC’s Michigan Small Business Restart Program
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Flint and Genesee County may apply for grants up to $20,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) to assist with their recovery from the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and its […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Awards ‘Restart Flint & Genesee’ Grants to 144 Small Businesses
Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced that 144 small businesses were awarded grants totaling $570,000 through the Restart Flint & Genesee Grant Program. The grants, ranging from $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000, were awarded to small businesses from a variety of sectors, including barber shops/salon, retail, construction/landscaping, bars/restaurants and non-critical manufacturing. […]
Read MoreSummer Youth Initiative Prioritizes Safety as Teens Get to Work
(FLINT, Mich., July 6, 2020) Despite the fact that teen unemployment stood at 29.9 percent in May 2020—more than double what it was at the same time last year—the coronavirus pandemic isn’t stopping nearly 260 teens from working in Genesee County through the Summer Youth Initiative, or SYI. However, it has prompted some changes to […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Rolls Out Professional Development Webinars for Summer
(FLINT, Mich., June 22, 2020) – Summer is officially here, and with the season comes a new lineup of professional development opportunities from the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Sessions in the summer catalog, available for download here, cover pertinent subjects in everything from leadership and human resources to social media marketing and sales. […]
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