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FLINT, Mich. – The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU) is one step closer to establishing an expanded presence for its medical school and public health program in downtown Flint by fall 2014, thanks to a $9-million grant announced today by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. That support will help MSU create an endowment to be used, in… Read More 

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(FLINT, MICH. – February 17, 2014) Celebrating local businesses and encouraging local buying are the focus of the new Made in Flint & Genesee Campaign.  The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has launched an initiative designed to encourage consumers and businesses to purchase products that are produced in the region. (more…) Read More 

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(FLINT, MICH. – February 11, 2014) Entrepreneurs and small business owners can gain the knowledge and resources needed to start a business during the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce eTEAM’s seventh annual Jumpstart Conference.  The conference, which takes place on Thursday, February 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, features workshops and an… Read More 

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[caption id="attachment_3909" align="alignright" width="115"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Former L. A. Lakers Coach Phil Jackson once said, “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”  From one retired coach to another, I couldn’t agree more. Partnering with other businesses, nonprofits and communities is an excellent way to pool resources, and achieve efficiencies… Read More 

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The Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will present the 4 Steps to Government Contracting Success on Wednesday, February 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce offices in downtown Flint. Learn how to prepare, register, research and submit government contracting proposals.  PTAC will provide the keys… Read More