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In its 10th Year, YouthQuest Offers Stability as Schools Plan for 2020-21
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 5, 2020) – Now in its 10th year, YouthQuest will begin Aug. 17 at Flint Community Schools and Sept. 14 at International Academy of Flint. The afterschool enrichment program is working closely with both school districts to align its efforts with their day school formats and protocols. When and how the program […]
Read MoreGuest Blog: Moving Flint Forward with Vern’s Collision
By Skyelar Herriman Vern’s Collision has been a part of my life since I was born. It’s also been a part of the community’s life for more than 49 years. Vern’s Collision was started by my great-grandpa, Vern Herriman, and is now being continued on by my grandpa, Michael Herriman. When you walk into the […]
Read MoreSummer 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 […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Rolls Out Professional Development Webinars for Summer
(FLINT, Mich., June 22, 2020) – Summer is officially here, and with the season comes a new lineup of professional development opportunities from the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Sessions in the summer catalog, available for download here, cover pertinent subjects in everything from leadership and human resources to social media marketing and sales. […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber provides distance learning, enrichment opportunities for K-12 students
Registration for YouthQuest, TeenQuest now open (FLINT, Mich., June 15, 2020) – Students looking to develop new skills, explore new interests and connect with peers and mentors can do so from the comfort of their homes this summer. Both YouthQuest and TeenQuest, which are offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, will be […]
Read MoreRuth Mott Foundation awards $100K to Genesee Chamber Foundation for grants to Black-owned businesses in north Flint
FLINT, Michigan, June 3, 2020 – The Ruth Mott Foundation has awarded $100,000 to help Black-owned businesses in north Flint that suffered economic hardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the program’s next application deadline is June 7. The grant will be made to the Genesee Chamber Foundation, a supporting organization of the Flint & Genesee […]
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