Economic Development
UM-Flint School of Management and Flint & Genesee Chamber partner to help make Genesee County a top-five community by 2040
The Flint & Genesee Chamber and the University of Michigan-Flint School of Management and Entrepreneurs Society on March 9 announced a broad-ranging partnership, focused on a series of new initiatives that will impact the community and stimulate economic growth in Genesee County.
Read More‘Why invest here?’ answered boldly, compellingly with Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s new website
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, has a new resource in its business attraction and retention toolbelt: DevelopFlintandGenesee.org
Read MoreStrategic business partnerships may be key to winning government contracts
For many small businesses, gaining a foothold into the lucrative field of government contracting requires a team effort. The Flint & Genesee Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) stands ready to help business owners understand the ins and outs of “joint ventures,” “teaming arrangements” and “mentor protégé programs.”
Read MoreMcLaren Flint announces $46 million expansion of cancer center and region’s only proton therapy center
McLaren Flint announces $46 million expansion of cancer center and region’s only proton therapy center to grow comprehensive oncology care in Genesee County
Read MoreMoving Flint Forward with Bella’s Concessions & Catering
Earlier this year, 15 small businesses in Flint were awarded $10,000 each through our Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. And for Tonya Atkins — who was laid off from her primary job for a few months at the beginning of the pandemic — that funding made all the difference. “It seems like at […]
Read MoreMoving Flint Forward with CompuNinjas
It’s been just over two years since Jackie Earley purchased and started rehabbing a vacant building in the Grand Traverse District. Today, that building is home to CompuNinjas, Earley’s computer repair shop. “I was born and raised in Flint,” said Earley. “I believe this city has a lot of potential. It needs work, but all […]
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