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Public Policy Committee Endorses Three Millage Proposals on Aug. 7 Ballot
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee endorses three millage and millage renewal proposals on today’s ballot (August 7). They include: The Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage proposal, which would levy 0.96 mills to provide free or deeply discounted admission to local art institutions, including the Flint Institute of […]
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO Tim Herman Congratulates GM and City of Burton
(Burton, Mich. – June 20, 2018) “The news of GM Customer Care & Aftersales breaking ground today on a new $65 million ACDelco and GM Parts processing center in Burton is very exciting. I commend Mayor Paula Zelenko and her administration on their excellent work to help make this project a reality; and, I’m pleased […]
Read MoreWhere to Shop in Flint & Genesee on Small Business Saturday
Tomorrow marks the eighth annual Small Business Saturday – a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. To celebrate, check out some of the following Chamber members that are hosting events and special promotions Nov. 25! Fireside Coffee Co. 3239 Elms Road, Swartz Creek 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Small Business Saturday shoppers will be privy to […]
Read MorePlacemaking: A Look at the Last 10 Years
New Placemaking Report Released at News Event in Flint (FLINT, Mich., Nov. 9, 2017) – Ten years ago, very few knew the term “placemaking” and what it meant for Michigan’s future. Today, placemaking isn’t just a word, it’s a way of life for many people and communities. That’s most certainly the case for downtown Flint. […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Receives Top Awards Recognizing Excellence, Innovation
Chamber Recognized by Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals, GrowthZone (FLINT, Mich., Oct. 30, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced receipt of two distinctive awards, including the 2017 Outstanding Chamber of Commerce Award from the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals, MACP, and the 2017 Chamber Innovation Award from GrowthZone. “We are thrilled […]
Read MorePromise Kept: Community Leaders Secure Tuition-Free Education for Flint Students
Legislation clears House, Senate, heads to governor’s desk (FLINT, Mich., Oct. 24, 2017) – Legislation recently passed the House and Senate to make Flint a Promise Zone, and today Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D–Flint) gathered with community leaders to announce the latest information about the scholarship program. Senate Bill 98, sponsored by Sen. Ananich, […]
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