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9 opportunities to boost your professional know-how
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, continuous learning is key to staying competitive and advancing is your career. Thankfully, Flint & Genesee Education & Talent makes it easy to invest in your professional development by hosting workshops throughout the year. The division of the Flint & Genesee Group recently released its latest training lineup, which starts next month and continues… Read More 

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Be A Tourist in Your Hometown reveals attractions featured in popular $1 event
(FLINT, Mich. – July 10, 2024) After a five-year hiatus, Explore Flint & Genesee – in partnership with Genesee County and Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) Flint – is bringing back its popular Be a Tourist in Your Hometown event on Aug. 10, 2024, known locally as 810 Day. The one-day event allows locals to tour several area attractions for just… Read More 

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Week-long summer training to equip Genesee County teens with essential job skills
(FLINT, Mich. – July 8, 2024)  Registration is now open for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held from July 22 to July 25. The free pre-employment and leadership program teaches Genesee County teens the skills needed to get and to keep a job. It also earns them an invite to the 2025 Summer Youth Initiative Job Fair, during which… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance praises grant approvals from House, Senate panels
Site readiness grant essential to position Advanced Manufacturing District as premier location for new business (FLINT, Mich. – June 26, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is applauding a vote today by the state Senate Appropriations Committee to approve a grant awarded by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) aimed at helping to attract a new job-creating project to the… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance praises state grant to attract job-creating project
(Flint, Mich., May 21, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is praising a new grant awarded today by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) to attract a new job-creating project to the Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County. The MSF Board awarded a $250 million grant to the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance to support the organization’s continued efforts to bring an advanced manufacturer… Read More 

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Business News – May 16, 2024
[caption id="attachment_64675" align="alignright" width="150"] Tricia Keith[/caption] The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors has named Tricia A. Keith as president and CEO-Elect.  She will assume her new responsibilities on January 1, 2025, upon the retirement of president and CEO Daniel J. Loepp. Keith will become BCBSM’s first female president and CEO. She currently serves as executive vice… Read More