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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July
(FLINT, Mich., August 12, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership. During July, eight local businesses joined the organization. These new members represent a wide range of industries and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region.
Read MoreCareer Edge to Improve Unemployed, Underemployed’s Odds of Getting Hired
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 6, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering Career Edge, a series of workshops designed to help adults — particularly the unemployed — prepare for the job market. Participants who attend all four workshops, which kick off Aug. 11, will be invited to attend the Chamber’s job fairs […]
Read MoreHundreds of Teens Beautify Flint Streets, Parks for SYI Volunteer Service Day
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 5, 2015) – From boarding up houses to cutting grass, 270 local teens today took on beautification projects in several Flint-area neighborhoods and parks.
Read MoreLeadership NOW kicks Off with Inaugural Class of 12 Participants
(FLINT, Mich., July 29, 2015) – Twelve high-potential Flint and Genesee professionals have been accepted into the inaugural class of Leadership NOW, an intensive, year-long leadership development program. The participants, who work and/or live in Genesee County, will attend their first group session July 30-31 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc.
Read MoreAttendance Up Significantly for 2015 ‘Be a Tourist in Your Home Town’
(FLINT, Mich., July 28, 2015) – The numbers are in and the results are clear. The 2015 “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” event was a rousing success.
Read MoreNEARLY $4 MILLION IN GRANTS AIMS TO HELP FLINT-AREA YOUTH IN THEIR QUEST FOR SUCCESS
FLINT, Mich. – Efforts to help area children and teens succeed in — and beyond — the classroom have received an important boost, thanks to nearly $4 million in funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The grants to the Genesee Area Focus Fund include: $3.1 million for YouthQuest, a comprehensive afterschool program that provides […]
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