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A Salute to Flint’s Olympic Boxing Champions

August 6, 2013 | Categories: Inside Business

On Thursday, August 8 Flint will honor its three Olympic Boxing medalists: Claressa Shields the 2012 Women’s Olympic Gold Middleweight Boxing Medalist; Chris Byrd the 1992 Men's Olympic Silver Middleweight Boxing Medalist; and Andre Dirrell the 2004 Men's Olympic Bronze Middleweight Boxing Medalist will be featured in a boxing showcase event at the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center at… Read More

Back to the Bricks Is Coming

August 6, 2013 | Categories: Inside Business

It’s time for the classic cars to roll through Flint for the annual Back to the Bricks cruise from Tuesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 27. The opening ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14 followed by the official rolling cruise, which runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saginaw Street. Festivities celebrating the cruise take place… Read More

Inside Business Recommends: 4 Business & Leadership Reads

August 6, 2013 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Inside Business, Member Services

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business or provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and Websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, Inc., New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We hope you find these links informative. Let us know… Read More

Hundreds of Teens Participate in SYI Day of Service

August 6, 2013 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Newsroom

Employment preparedness and work experience are important life lessons, and so is understanding the importance of giving back to the community. Teens in the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) receive all three.

Burton Property Prime for Development – 120 Acres Available

August 1, 2013 | Categories: Economic Development

The City of Burton recently rezoned 120 acres of industrial development. The land was previously considered for residential use, but it’s now available for immediate industrial development. The location is immediately adjacent to a major CN rail line and two miles from I-69.

SANLUIS Rassini Chooses Genesee County

August 1, 2013 | Categories: Economic Development

Mexico-based SANLUIS Rassini recently announced plans to locate an automotive product machining facility in Mt. Morris Charter Township. The new brakes plant represents a $17.3 million investment, as well as the creation of 55 new jobs along I-75 in Flint & Genesee this year and the potential for 45-50 additional new jobs in 2014.