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$205,000 in grants to support efforts of Flint & Genesee Group, partners
(FLINT, Mich. – April 19, 2023) – The Flint & Genesee Group today announced the receipt of $205,000 from multiple organizations in support of childcare research, small business services, and teen employment efforts in Genesee County. This is in addition to a previously announced grant supporting the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. “We are grateful for our funders and… Read More 

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Business News – April 5, 2023
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) appointed two new members to its board of trustees: Mark Miller and Jill Norwood. Miller is a retired General Motors executive who previously served nine years on the CFGF board of trustees and is a member of the community foundation’s Legacy Society. He rejoins the board as co-chair, leading alongside chair Mark Piper. Norwood… Read More 

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Looking to grow your company? Get the inside scoop on local, state resources
A new webinar series aims to educate area companies about the many resources available to them through the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and its many partners. “Whether a business wants to expand, hire new staff, or explore new market opportunities, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is a great starting point,” said Karena Hamlet, senior business development manager. “We… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Education & Talent is Accepting Applications for the 2023 Summer Youth Initiative Program
Email correspondence has been sent out to TeenQuest graduates ages 14-19 in grades 9-12 who are eligible to apply for Summer Youth Initiative (SYI). With a job fair set for May 6 at Genesee Career Institute, the division of the Flint & Genesee Group is encouraging teens to consider applying to work this summer.   “SYI is the next step… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Dr. Jawad Shah, Insight
To Dr. Jawad Shah, Insight means a lot of things. Through work at his medical group of the same name, Dr. Shah uses insight to see what may be under the surface to help treat patients properly. However, according to Dr. Shah, just looking at a patient doesn’t provide enough information to find the root of the problem.  “I don’t… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Group highlights accomplishments, plans for ‘Meeting What’s Next’ during annual meeting
(Flint, Mich., March 22, 2023) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group reported on its accomplishments in 2022 and shared its priorities moving forward. The organization’s annual meeting – themed “Meeting What’s Next” – was held before an audience of more than 350 attendees at the FIM Capitol Theatre and included a keynote address from Doneen McDowell, manufacturing executive director of the… Read More