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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Tiara Blassingame, Hand of Hope Thrift Boutique
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Tiara Blassingame, a 20-year educator, knew that all students were going to experience setbacks, but that Flint students were going to be hit even harder. So, in 2020 she launched Hand of Hope - FLM, a nonprofit whose mission is to help disadvantaged families and youth reach their full potential. Over the past few years, Blassingame and her team have been able to run summer programs through the organization,… Read More 

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Grants totaling nearly $1.1 million support teen employment, small business resources
(FLINT, Mich., July 28, 2023) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group announced that the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF) and Flint & Genesee Chamber Foundation (FGCF) – two nonprofit, supporting entities of the organization – received nearly $1.1 million in Q2 of 2023. The grant funding supports teen employment and small business resources in Flint & Genesee. Three grants –… Read More 

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Explore Flint & Genesee Continues to Attract Events, Meetings to Genesee County
Local Convention & Visitors Bureau brings 16 groups to Flint & Genesee in the second half of 2023  (FLINT, Mich., July 25, 2023) From July to December 2023, Explore Flint & Genesee, the convention and visitors bureau division of the Flint & Genesee Group, has booked 16 events which are expected to result in more than 6,500 room nights at… Read More 

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Sixth-Annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic hosted at Kettering University’s Historic Atwood Stadium
Eight high school teams match up once again to kick off the 2023 football season   (FLINT, Mich. - July 19, 2023) Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium will host the sixth-annual Flint & Genesee Vehicle City Gridiron Classic to kick off the 2023 high school football season with two days of doubleheaders, beginning on Aug. 24.   This year’s games will feature matchups… Read More 

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Buyer slots open in popular ‘Meet the Buyer’ event
Calling all purchasing professionals: “Meet the Buyer” is back for its first in-person event since 2019, and there are still seats available for interested buyers. The event – slated to take place Aug. 22 at the Bavarian Inn & Conference Center in Frankenmuth – will be hosted by East Michigan APEX Accelerator in partnership with Region 5 Saginaw Future APEX… Read More 

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Downtown Flint sees multiple openings, ribbon cuttings amidst road updates
As Saginaw Street’s brick replacement continues, lane closures aren’t preventing new business openings from happening. Just this week, the Flint & Genesee Chamber has helped support two ribbon cuttings, with plans for a third on Friday. “We’ve been encouraged by the recent spike in renovations and business openings,” said Andrew Younger, executive director of the Flint& Genesee Chamber. “If you… Read More