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Flint & Genesee Group recognized as a finalist in Ragan’s CSR & Diversity Awards
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 10, 2023) The Flint & Genesee Group is a finalist for Ragan’s 2023 CSR & Diversity Awards. This recognition celebrates the efforts of organizations that have demonstrated exemplary commitment to corporate social responsibility and fostering diversity and inclusion within their communities and workplaces. Specifically, the Group is one of 12 finalists in […]
Read MoreGrants totaling nearly $1.1 million support teen employment, small business resources
(FLINT, Mich., July 28, 2023) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group announced that the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF) and Flint & Genesee Chamber Foundation (FGCF) – two nonprofit, supporting entities of the organization – received nearly $1.1 million in Q2 of 2023. The grant funding supports teen employment and small business resources in Flint […]
Read MoreBuyer slots open in popular ‘Meet the Buyer’ event
Calling all purchasing professionals: “Meet the Buyer” is back for its first in-person event since 2019, and there are still seats available for interested buyers. The event – slated to take place Aug. 22 at the Bavarian Inn & Conference Center in Frankenmuth – will be hosted by East Michigan APEX Accelerator in partnership with […]
Read MoreDowntown Flint sees multiple openings, ribbon cuttings amidst road updates
As Saginaw Street’s brick replacement continues, lane closures aren’t preventing new business openings from happening. Just this week, the Flint & Genesee Chamber has helped support two ribbon cuttings, with plans for a third on Friday. “We’ve been encouraged by the recent spike in renovations and business openings,” said Andrew Younger, executive director of the […]
Read MoreBusiness News – July 19, 2023
The B-Dogs Specialty Hot Dogs Cart now has a brick-and-mortar location in Davison. B-Dogs Specialty Hot Dogs is based at 715 N. State Road. Mark L. Miller has been appointed the interim president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Miller will assume full responsibility for operational activities July 28 following a transitional […]
Read MoreLocal leaders complete leadership development program, support Kayak Flint in capstone project
Informational sessions for 2023-24 cohort to be held June 20 (FLINT, Mich. – June 6, 2023) The Flint & Genesee community is stronger as eight local professionals have completed the latest round of Lead Now Flint & Genesee. The introspective leadership development program from the Flint & Genesee Group teaches current and emerging leaders how […]
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