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(FLINT, MICH. – October 8) The U.S. Economic Development Administration recently awarded an economic development planning grant to the I-69 International Trade Corridor.  The partners of the four-county alliance from Genesee, Shiawassee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties will utilize the $70,000 grant to develop a strategy for jobs and investment in the region.  Funds were granted to the Genesee Area… Read More 

(FLINT, MICH. – October 8) Today, the I-69 International Trade Corridor Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC) elected Paul Brake, City Manager of Grand Blanc to chair the corporation during their regularly scheduled board meeting. Brake previously served as the treasurer of NMDC Board. (more…) Read More 

(FLINT, Mich. Oct. 2, 2013) -- The SEE Photography Contest had more than 50 entries in its first month, highlighting everything from downtown Flint festivals to nature’s wonders in Flint and Genesee County.  Two winners and three honorable mentions were chosen from many great photos. The September winners are: First Place - Autumn D. Rummel, for her photo “Early Fall… Read More 

Reinventing Performance in Michigan (RPM) will improve customer response times, reduce forms by 50 percent September 27, 2013 – Lt. Gov. Brian Calley today met with local business leaders at Landaal Packaging Systems in Flint to continue the dialogue on Reinventing Performance in Michigan (RPM) and seek input from businesses on Michigan’s regulatory reform. RPM is a metric-driven customer service… Read More 

(FLINT, Mich. Sept. 26, 2013) – Every group, large or small that comes to Flint & Genesee County boosts the local economy. Whether staying at a local hotel, eating in a local restaurant, buying gas at a local station, shopping or visiting a local cultural attraction, visitors bring in revenue. (more…) Read More 

(FLINT, Mich. Sept. 26, 2013)– Thousands of Flint and Genesee County elementary- and middle-school students will continue to receive academic, recreational and enrichment activities after school with the support of a $3.1 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for YouthQuest, a program of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF), a… Read More