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Career Alliance, Ruth Mott Foundation and the A.G. Bishop Trust Give Generously (FLINT, MICH. – August 8, 2011) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $160,000 earmarked for youth-focused activities from Career Alliance, Ruth Mott Foundation and A.G. Bishop Trust.  The funding will benefit young people in the region by providing leadership and pre-employment training… Read More 

350 youth put a face on Summer Youth Initiative’s Volunteer Service Day Today, 350 Flint-Genesee County teens will volunteer for 55 local organizations in recognition of the annual Summer Youth Initiative Volunteer Service Day; a day aimed at bringing together teens to give back to the community.  From 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, the focus shifts from work, school and… Read More 

PTAC Sponsors Free Government Contracting Seminar on August 3 (FLINT, MICHIGAN, JULY 29) Looking to grow your business?  Then follow the road map to government contracting on Wednesday, August 3 as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce presents Selling your Products or Services to the Government from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.… Read More 

(FLINT, MICH. – JULY 22) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2011 Katharine Roat Stevens Scholarship Recipients.  They are Sarah Caitlin Woods, Ardelia Bailey and Leecia Charese Barnes.  The scholarships are awarded annually to competitively selected female seniors with an interest in entrepreneurship who are graduating from Genesee County schools.  The scholarships are given annually through… Read More 

“We congratulate U.S. Representative Dale Kildee on his much deserved retirement. He has had a distinguished career in public service with unparalleled accomplishments. “For 36 years, he has been a significant force in Michigan and the nation, working tirelessly for his constituency. He has been a longtime partner to the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, working with us on… Read More 

For those who have not ventured into downtown Flint, Michigan for the last few years, or those who have never had the pleasure of visiting this historic city, there is much to be discovered.  Thanks to major restoration and renovation work that has been underway for several years, the City of Flint is not only being restored to its former glory,… Read More