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Regional Chamber and eTEAM Sponsor Conference; SBA Michigan District Director to Speak (FLINT, MICH – March 8)  Aspiring entrepreneurs in Genesee County can learn how to start a business and existing small businesses can learn growth strategies at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce eTEAM’s fifth Annual Jumpstart Conference.  The conference, which takes place on Thursday, March 22 at… Read More 

[caption id="attachment_1025" align="alignright" width="115" caption="Tim Herman, CEO"][/caption] Although it is early in the year, I’m feeling pretty optimistic that our region is moving in the right direction.  I’ve talked to several business owners who are more confident about their ability to hire new employees. The market has been positive and therefore investors are also feeling more confident. And our region is… Read More 

Harvey Hollins to Speak March 28 at Riverfront Banquet Center The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 2012 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown Flint. The meeting is open to Regional Chamber members, as well as the community-at-large. Harvey Hollins, III, Director of Urban and Metropolitan Initiatives… Read More 

On Thursday, March 22, the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce’s eTeam is sponsoring the Jumpstart Conference for entrepreneurs and early stage businesses.  The conference, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Gateway Centre, features all the things needed to start and grow your small business.  A luncheon highlighting the Genesee 10 to Watch and Spark… Read More 

Webinar Slated for March 28 On Wednesday, March 28 the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce presents the webinar “9 Tips to Improve Your Business or Nonprofit Website” from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The webinar, presented by Rebecca Kotz of GEMS Solutions, provides the things you need to know to make your website effective. (more…) Read More 

Genesee County Sees Job Creation and Growth as Part of State’s Third and Largest Aerotropolis [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Community leaders look on as representatives from Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee and St. Clair counties sign the agreement to become the state’s third and largest Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC/Aerotropolis). From left: Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership President & CEO Justin Horvath and… Read More