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The following statement is in response to an incident that occurred in 2015 with a student who attended YouthQuest that has now resulted in a disability-related discrimination allegation against the afterschool program. The safety of our YouthQuest students and staff is a top priority. For more than eight years, YouthQuest has provided nearly 2,000 students […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in June
(FLINT, Mich., July 12, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 15 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. “We’re pleased to welcome our […]
Read MoreChamber’s Public Policy Committee Endorses Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment Millage Proposal
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today announced the endorsement of the Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage proposal on the August 7 ballot, as part of an effort to burnish the region’s image as a great place to live, work and raise a family. The request would […]
Read More$235K Michigan DNR Grant Connects Flint Teens to Outdoor Jobs
(FLINT, Mich., July 2, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $235,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to facilitate the hiring of 75 teens this summer. The grant is part of a program from the State of Michigan that aims to introduce youth who live in […]
Read MorePre-Employment Program Offers Summer Session for Genesee County Teens
(FLINT, Mich., June 21, 2018) Genesee County teens interested in learning how to navigate today’s competitive job market are encouraged to register for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held July 9 to Aug. 2 in Flint. Over the course of four weeks, participants in the pre-employment and leadership training program will practice resume writing, […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee CVB Hosts the 6th Annual ‘Be a Tourist in Your Home Town’
The Capitol Theatre, the Mott Park Recreation Area and Disc Golf Course, and the GM Mobility Research Center at Kettering University are some of the new attractions for the 6th Annual “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” on July 14. Also new for 2018 are stops at the Flint River Watershed Coalition, Grace Emmanuel […]
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