Event organizers plan to announce new funding opportunities for area entrepreneurs
(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 12, 2024) – As the Immerse Entrepreneurial & Small Business Summit approaches on Sept. 25, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s Small Business Support Hub, in partnership with the eTEAM, has announced Leonard Fox as the event’s keynote speaker.
Fox, a Flint native, is Vice President of Operations, North America, at Lear Corp., a Southfield, Michigan-based global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems. He joined the company in 1996 and has held numerous roles of increasing responsibility in manufacturing.
“We are excited to have Leonard Fox as our keynote speaker for the inaugural Immerse Summit,” said Karena Hamlet, business services director for the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group. “His deep ties to Flint, combined with his impressive career at Lear, will bring invaluable insights to the small business community here in Genesee County.”
The Immerse Summit – sponsored by the Flint CRA Bankers Forum and The State Bank – aims to provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with the resources, tools, and connections they need to succeed.
In addition to Fox’s keynote presentation, the day will feature the Immerse Awards presentation, breakout sessions led by local subject matter experts, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation.
Hamlet also hinted at additional announcements related to new funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Flint & Genesee.
“If you want to be first to know about new resources around access to capital, this is an event you can’t afford to miss,” Hamlet said.
For more information or to register for the summit, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., visit DevelopFlintandGenesee.org/immerse. The event is free to attendees, although pre-registration is required by Sept. 18.
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance
The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, is the lead economic development organization for Flint and Genesee County. To build a more vibrant local economy, the Economic Alliance provides tools, resources, and guidance to local companies of all sizes and stages to support their growth. The division also promotes available sites, workforce, and unique assets to attract growth-oriented businesses to Genesee County. For more information, visit DevelopFlintandGenesee.org, and check us out on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Flint & Genesee Small Business Support Hub
Led by the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, the Flint & Genesee Small Business Support Hub provides comprehensive resources and support at no cost to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Genesee County. The hub – which is also supported by partners including Doxa Development, Metro Community Development, and the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) – takes a holistic, customized approach for each client. All services provided through the hub are offered at no-cost thanks to funding provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury and administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
eTEAM
The eTEAM is a regional collaboration of entrepreneurial service providers working to connect local entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources to promote growth and success. eTEAM member organizations include local nonprofits, municipalities, universities, and other service providers.