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(FLINT, Mich. – Dec. 22, 2013) Uptown Reinvestment Corporation is pleased to announce the implosion of Genesee Towers was a success! Flint’s tallest building collapsed within its own footprint at 10 a.m. as planned yesterday, while a breathless community watched this long-awaited event. Now that the dust has settled, clean-up efforts are underway to prepare the site for next phase… Read More 

(FLINT, Mich. – Dec. 18, 2013) The countdown is on! In only four days Flint’s tallest building, the historic Genesee Towers, will be blasted using an implosion process designed to allow the building to collapse within its own footprint. The demolition is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10:00 a.m. (more…) Read More 

(FLINT, MICH. – December 12) The I-69 International Trade Corridor Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC) recently voted to include Vienna Township as a member of its board.  The township joins 35 municipalities in Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee and St. Clair counties. (more…) Read More 

[caption id="attachment_3909" align="alignright" width="115"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Once again, the holiday season is upon us, and with it brings the close of another energizing and productive year. This year has been busy and one that has resulted in continued economic progress. I look forward to sharing the details of our 2013 accomplishments at our Annual Meeting in 2014. December 2013… Read More 

Does your company produce a product or provide a service?  Then you should consider attending the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Meet the Buyer event on January 30, 2014.  The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown Flint. (more…) Read More