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(FLINT, MICH.) More Flint-area teens will have an opportunity for employment this summer, as a result of $875,000 in grants awarded to support the 2013 Summer Youth Initiative (SYI).  SYI is a program of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, which connects well-prepared teens to summer jobs.  The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation awarded $825,000 to the Genesee Area Focus… Read More 

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Request a Speaker through the FGCC Speakers Bureau The new community brand marketing campaign, Flint & Genesee revitalization, community involvement, youth activities, programs and services, the importance of tourism and business opportunities are among the many topics covered by speakers from the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.  The Chamber's Speakers Bureau, launched last year, provides speakers for meetings, events… Read More 

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Cheryl DeFrain is the Director, Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). The CVB is one of four business units of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.   What is CVB? The CVB is the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s first consumer business unit focused on tourism. The move from a stand-alone organization to becoming part of… Read More 

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Join the Flint & Genesee Chamber Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) on Tuesday, May 7 to learn more about Surety Bonds for General Contractors.  The webinar, hosted in conjunction with the PTAC of South Central Michigan, takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (more…) Read More 

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The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) offers a host of services designed to attract visitors, meetings and events to the region.  How can you get the most from your CVB?  Consider the following services that are provided free of charge: Plan a meeting – The CVB can serve as a meeting, sports tournament and convention planning liaison… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee customer service superstars will be honored during the 25th Annual Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Hospitality Awards.  The event takes place on Thursday, May 23 at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Ted Valley Executive Artistic Director of Vertigo Theatrics will serve as the master of ceremonies. Each year… Read More