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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in February
(FLINT, Mich., March 15, 2016) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 24 area businesses joining the organization in February. These new members represent a wide range of industries and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region.
Read MoreLeadership NOW Accepts 14 Genesee County Professionals for Year-Long Program
(FLINT, Mich., March 14, 2016) – Fourteen high-potential business and nonprofit professionals have been selected to participate in Leadership NOW, an intensive, year-long leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County.
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Challenges the World to #ChooseFlint
New Social Campaign Aims to Increase Business, Tourism in City of Flint (FLINT, Mich., March 7, 2016) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has launched a social media challenge to drive business and tourism to the city of Flint amidst the ongoing water crisis. The #ChooseFlint campaign challenges people to visit a local […]
Read MoreRising Star and Spark Awards Celebrate Flint & Genesee’s Risk-takers and Innovators
(FLINT, Mich. – March 4, 2016) Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the eTEAM named the 2016 Rising Star and Spark Award recipients during the ninth annual Jumpstart Entrepreneur Conference. About 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners were on hand at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre to learn how to start and […]
Read MoreHead of U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Economic Support Package to Spur Growth in Flint
New funding bolsters existing disaster declaration, will aid businesses, individuals (FLINT, Mich. – February 26, 2016) Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, was in Flint, Michigan today to announce additional SBA assistance for businesses and individuals affected by the ongoing water crisis there. This package […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Lauds Governments for Funds, Calls for Quick Removal of Lead Service Lines
City’s economic health is at stake as long as lead pipes remain in place (FLINT, Mich. – February 25, 2016) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is thankful for the funds committed by federal and state governments, and now the focus must be on removing the lead pipes from Flint’s water system as soon […]
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