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FGCC Speakers Bureau a resource for local organizations
There is plenty of activity underway in Genesee County and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is right in the thick of things. From nurturing talent to welcoming visitors to luring new business investment, Chamber executives and staff are available to speak on a variety of subjects at no cost. The Chamber’s Speakers Bureau is ideal for nonprofit, professional… Read More 

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S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, was voted president-elect of the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) during the 154th annual meeting of the MSMS House of Delegates annual meeting May 4-5 in Kalamazoo. [caption id="attachment_40866" align="alignright" width="160"] Dr. Bobby Mukkamala[/caption] Mukkamala, a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, is past chair of the… Read More 

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Find government contracting opportunities at ‘Meet the Buyer 2019’
The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) on June 19 will host the 5th Annual “Meet the Buyer” at the Food Bank of East Michigan, 1939 Howard St. in Flint. Meet the Buyer, a free, half-day event from 8 a.m. to noon, brings together procurement officials from various local, regional, state and federal agencies and businesses with goods and… Read More 

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Over 200 community members participated in the recent Forward Together Visioning Summit. It was a dynamic two-hour exchange that I was very proud to be a part of. The May 14 Summit was hosted by the Forward Together partners that are collaborating to develop a countywide vision and Economic Vitality Action Agenda. This includes the City of Flint, Genesee County… Read More 

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A Guide to Bike Trails in Flint & Genesee
May is National Bike Month and what better way to celebrate than experiencing local bike paths. In Flint & Genesee, the variety of bike trails make for a unique experience for cyclists. Here are some of the places you can bike in the area: Creasey Bicentennial Park On the western edge of Grand Blanc lies Creasey Bicentennial Park’s bike trail.… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber Receives $185K in Grants, Donations
(FLINT, Mich. – May 20, 2019) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $185,334 from multiple organizations and individuals in support of business, teen job preparedness, economic development and afterschool programming in Genesee County. The grantors and donors include: Michigan Economic Development Corporation, $130,000 (Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center, or PTAC) Regional Prosperity… Read More