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Region becomes the Third and Largest Aerotropolis in the State [caption id="attachment_628" align="alignright" 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 Shiawassee County Administrator Margaret McAvoy;… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Hosts Roundtable [caption id="attachment_607" align="alignright" width="400" caption="U.S. EPA Official Jim Jones (second from left) addresses the business leaders at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce in downtown Flint."][/caption] (FLINT, MICH – FEBRUARY 22) Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with area manufacturers and business leaders to discuss the agency’s role in… Read More 

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Blank to tour manufacturing plant and highlight manufacturing, innovation and trade promotion and enforcement investments in the President’s FY13 Budget request WASHINGTON – President Obama yesterday released his fiscal 2013 budget request, laying out his blueprint for an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, and skills for American workers. Tomorrow, Acting Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank will travel… Read More 

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Positioning and Branding on February 21; Working with State Government on March 2 On Tuesday, February 21 the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce presents the webinar “How to Super Charge Your Business for Success in 2012” from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The webinar, presented by Walethia Aquil of Grace and Charm, focuses on strategies to position and brand yourself… Read More 

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Step 1-2-3 and the eTeam Can Help The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce’s eTeam can help take your business to the next level or help you start a business.  The 1-2-3 Step program takes you through the process needed to ensure that your business is on track for success. The eTeam is a collaboration of organizations convened by the Regional… Read More 

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Program Prepares Students for Future The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce’s YouthQuest afterschool program grew significantly during the program’s second year of operations in Flint-Genesee County area schools according to an evaluation conducted by Policy Studies Associates (PSA).  Rhetta Hunyady, Group Vice President of Employer Education & Training Connection says students who participate in YouthQuest afterschool programs are building a… Read More