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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced that 52 small businesses located in Flint and Genesee County were awarded $5,000 grants each from the Michigan Small Business Relief Program to help ease some of the financial damage caused by the COVID-19 virus. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), which funds the program, allotted Genesee County $260,000 for the… Read More 

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Deadline is Sunday, March 29, at 11:59 p.m. Small businesses in Flint and Genesee County impacted by the COVID-19 virus can now apply for grants and loans through the Michigan Small Business Relief Program. The program, established by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), will provide up to $20 million in grants and loans to provide economic assistance to Michigan’s… Read More 

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Outdoor Activities You Can Do at a Distance in Flint & Genesee
Feeling stuck inside? With the recent Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order, individuals are encouraged to shelter in place. However, you can still enjoy the great outdoors while keeping a safe, six-foot distance from other people. Here are three things you can do to in Flint and Genesee County: Hiking Genesee County is home to over 11,000 acres of parks.… Read More 

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Immediate impact on small businesses; layoffs and wage cuts loom elsewhere The negative effects of the global coronavirus pandemic on businesses in Flint and Genesee County is clear and will be more pronounced with the latest executive order by Gov. Whitmer to temporarily suspend in-person operations for the next three weeks with ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’. Nearly two-thirds of local… Read More 

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Resources during the Coronavirus Outbreak
With the outbreak of coronavirus in Michigan, YouthQuest is closely monitoring and complying with guidance provided by local, state and federal partners including the Genesee County Health Department, State of Michigan and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Following the statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings, YouthQuest has canceled its programming, field trips and special events for the school year. The program will… Read More 

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CEO Blog: Together, we will get through this challenging period
Greetings, everyone. We are all experiencing a very challenging time in our lives as we navigate the coronavirus, also known as COVID 19.  The uncertainty and stress that a crisis such as this creates is very difficult; however, it is not insurmountable. [caption id="attachment_14356" align="alignright" width="175"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] We are all having to make difficult decisions about our businesses,… Read More