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(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 19, 2015) – Hundreds of proud parents and family members will gather Thursday, Oct. 22 to celebrate the 120 students who successfully completed the first TeenQuest session of the 2015-16 school year. The graduation ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Riverfront Banquet Center, 1 W. Riverfront Center, in downtown Flint. (more…) Read More 

(FLINT, Mich. – October 16, 2015) YouthQuest is among more than 8,000 afterschool programs expected to participate in the 16th annual Lights On Afterschool rally. By hosting community events on or around Oct. 22, the free enrichment program aims to highlight the importance of providing programming for local youth after the final bell has sounded for the day. (more…) Read More 

[caption id="attachment_18296" align="alignright" width="300"] New Chamber member Waza Flo annouced its move to Flint during a press conference on Sept. 29. Courtesy of Crichton Creations Photography.​[/caption] (FLINT, Mich., October 15, 2015) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership. Twelve area businesses joined the organizations in September. These new members represent a wide range… Read More 

(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 15, 2015) The nominations are in and being reviewed for the 2nd Annual Art of Achievement Awards. In addition to honoring outstanding business and community leadership in Flint & Genesee, the Nov. 12 gala will showcase several of the area’s foremost artists who will create elegant “street art” live on scene inside the Riverfront Banquet Center.… Read More 

October 14, 2015 [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Recently, the Flint & Genesee Chamber announced the endorsement of Dayne Walling for reelection as Mayor of Flint. Given that the Flint water supply is top of mind for most people, I know it is difficult to set the issue aside, it’s the City’s top priority. But I ask that… Read More