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FACES of Flint & Genesee: Daniel Buccilli, Refinery Hair Co.
Almost four years ago, Daniel Buccilli sold his share of a boutique hair salon in East Lansing so he could move to Genesee County to be closer to his fiancé, David. He did some consulting for other salons in the area, but that wasn’t fostering his passion. “My main focus is hair, I love the creative aspect,” says Buccilli. “I… Read More 

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To promote health and wellness within the local business community, the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Commit to Fit! program is gearing up for its ninth annual Fall 4 Fitness Challenge. The business-to-business wellness competition is available free-of-charge to any Flint & Genesee business, organization or community group interested in bringing wellness to the workplace. Here’s how it works: From Oct. 1-31, individual… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_42546" align="alignright" width="150"] Isaiah Oliver[/caption] Isaiah Oliver, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, has been selected as one of 23 leaders nationwide to spearhead an effort to create a more civil society and more civil discourse. Oliver is a part of the inaugural class of the Civil Society Fellowship, a partnership between the Aspen Institute and… Read More 

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Call for nominations for the 2019 Art of Achievement Awards Who are the leaders of the business community and exemplars of service in the hospitality industry in Flint & Genesee? The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) want to know, as nominations are now open for this year’s Art of Achievement Awards, the… Read More 

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From The Flint Courier News Today, General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced a grant program to help Flint neighborhood businesses address challenges that impede their ability to grow and thrive. Known as the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, the $200,000 GM-funded initiative aims to expand revitalization efforts across the city’s neighborhoods by… Read More 

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From WNEM TV5 Stephen Borowy | Posted Sep 19, 2019 Some Vehicle City organizations will get a tune-up thanks to a new grant program with General Motors. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce said GM will distribute $200,000 to non-profit organizations and small businesses aimed at revitalizing the city and its neighborhoods. Continue Reading Read More