Economic Development
Save the Date for the Flint Homecoming
March 16, 2016 Mark your calendars, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, for the first Flint Homecoming … Moving Flint Forward summit. The three-day event will welcome back Flint & Genesee expatriates to provide opportunities to network, and re-engage their native community by way of economic development, real estate investment, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Planning committee members: Lynne […]
Read MorePTAC Contracting Series: 8(a) Certification
March 16, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. On April 12, the Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series will cover 8 (a) certification. Register Now
Read MoreRising Star and Spark Awards Celebrate Flint & Genesee’s Risk-takers and Innovators
(FLINT, Mich. – March 4, 2016) Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the eTEAM named the 2016 Rising Star and Spark Award recipients during the ninth annual Jumpstart Entrepreneur Conference. About 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners were on hand at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre to learn how to start and […]
Read MoreHead of U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Economic Support Package to Spur Growth in Flint
New funding bolsters existing disaster declaration, will aid businesses, individuals (FLINT, Mich. – February 26, 2016) Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, was in Flint, Michigan today to announce additional SBA assistance for businesses and individuals affected by the ongoing water crisis there. This package […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Lauds Governments for Funds, Calls for Quick Removal of Lead Service Lines
City’s economic health is at stake as long as lead pipes remain in place (FLINT, Mich. – February 25, 2016) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is thankful for the funds committed by federal and state governments, and now the focus must be on removing the lead pipes from Flint’s water system as soon […]
Read MoreLet’s keep lines of communication open
February 24, 2016 I want to start this message by thanking the businesses that have been communicating how the Flint water crisis is impacting their establishments. This not only helps the Chamber be more aware of what’s happening but also helps us create better solutions to assist you. Last week, I sent an update on […]
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