Economic Development
Real estate investment opportunities abound in Flint & Genesee
(Photo credit: University of Michigan-Flint) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants to help developers and real estate investors get in the Zone. The Opportunity Zone, that is. The Chamber’s Economic Development team has prepared the 24-page Opportunity Zone Prospectus that highlights the county’s 16 zones and some of the shovel-ready land available within […]
Read MoreFind government contracting opportunities at ‘Meet the Buyer 2019’
The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) on June 19 will host the 5th Annual “Meet the Buyer” at the Food Bank of East Michigan, 1939 Howard St. in Flint. Meet the Buyer, a free, half-day event from 8 a.m. to noon, brings together procurement officials from various local, regional, state and federal agencies […]
Read MoreFlint’s Capitol Theatre awarded recognition for historic preservation
The historic Capitol Theatre is a recipient of this year’s Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation. The richly detailed, ornate theatre – which reopened in December 2017 after a $32-million renovation – has emerged as the crown jewel of the performance arts and entertainment scene in the ongoing revitalization of downtown Flint. The history of the […]
Read MoreMichigan’s Largest Local Business Organizations Rally Together Around Statewide Policy Agenda
(LANSING, Mich.) – Today, Michigan’s largest business organizations representing thousands of employers across the state, released a joint 2019 Legislative Agenda on behalf of their collective members, which provide jobs to the vast majority of Michigan’s legislative districts, from small business to Fortune 500. Employers’ indicate that their number one issue is the need for […]
Read MoreCelebrating National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week, May 5-11, is an annual event dedicated to recognizing the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, small business advocates and champions from across the country. Every day, small businesses create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, support our neighborhoods and cities, and increase America’s global competitiveness. Businesses that would like to recognize National […]
Read MoreVisioning Summit Set to Kick Off A Countywide Discussion Around Economic Prosperity
Meeting will offer unique opportunities to contribute to the collaborative community process, Forward Together The Forward Together Steering Committee will host its first public meeting; a Visioning Summit on Economic Prosperity. The event will be held May 14, from 6-8 p.m., at Baker College, Flint Campus in the gymnasium. It’s open to the public and […]
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