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Flint Homecoming Recruits Region’s Expatriates to Help Move Flint Forward
For the first time ever, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and its partners will host Flint Homecoming on August 16-17, recruiting Flint expatriates from across the country to the invitation-only, one-and-a-half-day event. Loosely modeled after the Crain’s Detroit Business event, Flint Homecoming is designed to provide opportunities to reconnect, rediscover and invest in […]
Read MoreYouthQuest One of 18 Afterschool Programs in U.S. to Win Competitive Grant from New York Life Foundation
Funding to Benefit Middle School Youth in Flint and Genesee County (FLINT, Mich. – June 12, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced that YouthQuest is one of 18 afterschool programs in the United States to receive an “Aim High” grant award from the New York Life Foundation. More than 450 […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members May
(FLINT, Mich., June 2, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 14 area businesses joining the organization in May. 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 MoreYouthQuest Kicks Off Summer Programming in June
(FLINT, Mich., May 25, 2017) – Enrollment is underway for YouthQuest’s summer enrichment programs for elementary, middle and high school students in Flint and Genesee County. YouthQuest offers high-quality activities and services that encourage the exploration of new interests in the areas of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), and promotes academic achievement, physical […]
Read More$260K in Grants to Support Youth, Economic Development Efforts
(FLINT, Mich. – May 18, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $261,600 from several organizations and individual donors in support of afterschool programming, teen employment and economic development efforts in Genesee County. The grantors and donors include: Ruth Mott Foundation, $75,000 (Summer Youth Initiative (SYI)) The Hagerman Foundation, […]
Read MoreRising Star and Spark Awards Celebrate Flint & Genesee’s Risk-takers and Innovators
Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the eTEAM named the 2017 recipients of the Rising Star and Spark Awards during the tenth-annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs’ Conference. About 100 aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and service providers were present at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc to learn how to start and grow a small business. […]
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