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Flint-based green initiatives and projects will be highlighted at the annual Michigan Green Communities Conference on February 25 and 26 at the University of Michigan-Flint. The conference will showcase best practices from around Michigan highlighting climate resiliency and collaboration. On the first day of the conference the focus will be on statewide participation and peer-to-peer learning, highlighting Flint projects. On… Read More 

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Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business or provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization.  The articles were selected from a variety of publications and Websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, Inc., New York Times and Wall Street Journal.  We hope you find these links informative.  Let us know… Read More 

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(FLINT, Mich., Feb. 4, 2014) -- The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants to thank federal, state, regional and local funders for their support during 2013. Grant funds supported economic development efforts, regional economic partnerships, the YouthQuest Afterschool Program, TeenQuest employment preparedness training, Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) work experience program and the Shared Services Center. (more…) Read More 

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(FLINT, Mich - January 30, 2014) The news of the Thetford project being put on hold is very disappointing. However we understand that Consumers Energy made a business decision that will in the end benefit its customers through infrastructure reinvestment. Consumers has been a great partner to the community and is a major contributor to the Flint and Genesee economy.… Read More 

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(FLINT, Mich., Jan. 23, 2014) -- Give us your best shot! The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is now accepting submissions for its 2014 SEE Photography Contest.  New this year, the contest will become an annual event, versus a monthly competition, allowing photographers to capture the best of Flint & Genesee over a 12-month period, according to Sherry Thompkins,… Read More 

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(FLINT, MICH. – January 22, 2014) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce along with economic development partners in the I-69 International Trade Corridor and the Thumb are collaborating with the University of Michigan-Flint to embark on the first Regional Wage and Benefit Survey.  The survey is designed to aggregate data from a 7-county region, which includes Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer,… Read More