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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 

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(FLINT, MICH. – January 21, 2014) On Thursday, January 30 the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a Meet the Buyer event in partnership with the I-69 International Trade Corridor.  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 

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[caption id="attachment_3909" align="alignright" width="115"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] Happy New Year to all of our Chamber members! I hope that you enjoyed the holiday season and had a chance to create new memories with your family and close friends. This year is off to a good start. From an economic standpoint, the momentum continues on national, state and local levels. Unemployment… Read More