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Carol A. Goss, Eric Rowles to Deliver Morning and Afternoon Keynotes (FLINT, Mich. – May 12, 2016) As summer fast approaches, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and Flint & Genesee Literacy Network are teaming up to provide summer program providers with best practices, proven strategies and local resources. The Summer Learning Professionals Conference — to be held June 10… Read More 

Flint residents woke up on May 11 to exciting news that 10 foundations – led by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation – have pledged nearly $125 million to support health, education and economic development to help Flint recover from the water crisis. Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce CEO Tim Herman applauded the announcement of this substantial financial commitment to… Read More 

(FLINT, Mich., May 11, 2016) - Flint business leaders and pastors met yesterday with city and state officials to share firsthand accounts from their on-the-ground experiences of the water crisis during a private meeting hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The 12-member group included top officials from the Snyder Administration, including Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Mission… Read More 

‘Journey of Hope’  Events include Bike Decorating on May 12, Rolling Art Exhibit on May 14 (FLINT – May 6, 2016) As the inaugural Leadership NOW cohort nears the end of the year-long leadership development program, its 10 participants have one final requirement to complete: to execute a sustainable, collaborative community project. Using the name MorphACTion – which stands for… Read More 

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has hosted five orientations for Flint small businesses interested in applying for a Moving Flint Forward Fund grant. The grant program was established to help small businesses affected financially by the Flint water crisis. Grants up to $10,000 are available to businesses that meet the criteria. (more…) Read More 

Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO Tim Herman on May 3 was a guest speaker at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Chamber Day at the Capitol.” This event is used to educate local chamber and public affairs executives, and their volunteers about current and emerging business and economic issues facing Michigan. Representatives from 16 chambers of commerce in Michigan met… Read More