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Art of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry
This evening, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau honored local businesses and hospitality providers for their contributions to the well-being and success of the region in 2018. A sold-out crowd of nearly 350 people gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts where Master of Ceremonies Steve Landaal […]
Read MoreArt of Achievement Awards 2018: ‘And the nominees are…’
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau will recognize business excellence and community leadership at the fifth-annual Art of Achievement Awards. Nearly 60 businesses and organizations, along with 110 individuals, have been nominated for recognition at the sold-out presentation gala Nov. 8 at the Flint Institute Arts, […]
Read More$150K in Grants to Benefit Youth Programs, Economic Development
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 31, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $150,000 from multiple organizations in support of economic development, afterschool programming and job preparedness in Genesee County. The grantors include: Chase Foundation, $100,000 (Economic Development) United Way of Genesee County, $30,000 (TeenQuest, YouthQuest) Whiting Foundation, $10,000 […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber’s Policy Committee endorses Genesee Health Plan’s millage renewal
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today endorsed millage renewal request for the Genesee Health Plan on the Nov. 6 ballot. The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is seeking renewal of 0.998 mill for seven years – 2020 through 2026 – to continue funding a health-care delivery system, through the Genesee […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in September
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 12, 2018) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 area businesses joining the organization in September. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our […]
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO Tim Herman congratulates MTA on recent acquisition
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 5, 2018) “Congratulations on a great acquisition by the Mass Transportation Authority, one that’s certain to pay dividends for the public transportation agency and the community at-large. It’s the latest example of the kind of forward-thinking and community-focused leadership by Director Ed Benning that has made the MTA a trailblazer in […]
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