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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce on March 11 will hold its 2020 Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc Area, 5353 Gateway Centre. This year’s theme is “Investing in Talent for Economic Growth.” The Chamber will provide an update on the progress achieved during the second year of its three-year strategic plan and a look at what’s ahead for 2020.

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Member News - Feb. 26, 2020

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley appointed Khalfani Stephens as the city’s the director of economic development. Stephens, a Pontiac native, brings a wealth of professional expertise and will provide strong new leadership to Flint’s economic revitalization efforts, according to a city statement.

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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is endorsing the Mott Community College (MCC) Bond Proposal that will appear on the March 10 ballot. The proposal is a renewal of MCC’s bonding authority. Genesee County voters have previously supported granting MCC bonding authority, most recently in 2013. MCC’s Board of Trustees and President Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea have proven to be… Read More 

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A message from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Your Michigan driver’s license or identification card may not get you through airport security later this year. Oct. 1 is when the federal government will fully enforce the post-9/11 REAL ID Act, and standard state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards will no longer be accepted to board domestic flights within the United… Read More 

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Photos: Moving Flint Forward with Glam Box Boutique
As part of the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, each grantee must work with a local nonprofit organization, either through volunteering, coordinating a service project or providing a service pro bono. This weekend, for example, Deria Brown of Glam Box Boutique offered a free course through the Sparkle Pink Club, focused on building entrepreneurship and leadership skills. “This is about… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes 20+ New Members in Recent Months
(FLINT, Mich., February 20, 2020) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 28 area businesses joining the organization between November 2019 and January 2020. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our… Read More