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YouthQuest Invites Community to Participate in ‘Lights On Afterschool’ Rally
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 22, 2019) With more than 1 million Americans expected to participate in the 20th annual Lights On Afterschool, YouthQuest will host 12 community events in Flint from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31. “This is a nationwide rally focused on drawing awareness to the impact that afterschool programs have on students, families […]
Read MoreLocal Employers to Meet with Job Seekers at October Job & Resource Fair
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 9, 2019) Nearly 30 local businesses and organizations will participate in the Flint & Genesee Job & Resource Fair on Thursday, Oct. 17. The event – open to adults 18 and older – will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the JCPenney wing at Genesee Valley Center. “This […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: September 2019
See, What Happened Was… Students at Flint Junior High took time to have an open conversation with each other about what concerns them throughout the day. Then students used mindfulness techniques and activities to help process their day. Clean Up After Yourself At Freeman Elementary, fifth and sixth-grade students stepped up and took responsibility in […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber receives $482K in grants
State funding to support infrastructure assessment, mapping at former Delphi site The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $482,506 in grants supporting the organization’s efforts to support economic and community growth. The grants include: Defense Logistics Agency, $345,006 (Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement Technical Assistance Center) Community Foundation […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Leadership Program Kicks Off 2020 Recruitment with New Name
Informational sessions to be held in September and October (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 19, 2019) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has changed the name of its year-long leadership development program from Leadership NOW to Lead Now Flint & Genesee. The new branding kicks off recruitment for the 2020 cohort, with multiple informational sessions scheduled […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in August
(FLINT, Mich., September 16, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with six area businesses joining the organization in August. 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 […]
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