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Additional grants available to local small businesses and nonprofits from the MEDC’s Michigan Small Business Restart Program
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Flint and Genesee County may apply for grants up to $20,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) to assist with their recovery from the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and its partners in the I-69 Thumb… Read More 

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Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced that 144 small businesses were awarded grants totaling $570,000 through the Restart Flint & Genesee Grant Program. The grants, ranging from $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000, were awarded to small businesses from a variety of sectors, including barber shops/salon, retail, construction/landscaping, bars/restaurants and non-critical manufacturing. The funds must be used… Read More 

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Explore the Waterways in Flint & Genesee
Flint and Genesee County offers many places to get out on the water. From all-sports lakes to rivers, the options to enjoy the water in Flint & Genesee are endless. Kayaking and canoeing is a great way to explore Flint & Genesee rivers and lakes. The Flint River is accessible from a variety of locations in the middle of Genesee… Read More 

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June 2020: YouthQuest Highlights
In the Kitchen Pierce Elementary hosted virtual cooking classes, during which YouthQuest students learned how to make fun recipes, including no-bake cookies and Rice Krispies treats. Students also learned to make homemade croutons for a gourmet salad. The virtual class not only taught students about nutrition and how to bake and cook, but also focused on core math skills and… Read More 

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Summer Youth Initiative Prioritizes Safety as Teens Get to Work
(FLINT, Mich., July 6, 2020) Despite the fact that teen unemployment stood at 29.9 percent in May 2020—more than double what it was at the same time last year—the coronavirus pandemic isn’t stopping nearly 260 teens from working in Genesee County through the Summer Youth Initiative, or SYI.  However, it has prompted some changes to the summer employment program, which… Read More 

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On the Job: Kamora Harden
Northwestern High School graduate Kamora Harden found her passion during her second year in Summer Youth Initiative. “I worked at Super Summer Success reading program (through the Flint Public Library),” Harden says. “It was my first opportunity to work with children. Working with the teachers, I realized that was something I could do.” Now, Harden works for the Genesee Intermediate… Read More