Education & Training
Flint-area Youth to Benefit from $160,000 in Grants
Career Alliance, Ruth Mott Foundation and the A.G. Bishop Trust Give Generously (FLINT, MICH. – August 8, 2011) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $160,000 earmarked for youth-focused activities from Career Alliance, Ruth Mott Foundation and A.G. Bishop Trust. The funding will benefit young people in the region by […]
Read MoreHundreds of Flint-Area Teens Volunteer at Local Organizations
350 youth put a face on Summer Youth Initiative’s Volunteer Service Day Today, 350 Flint-Genesee County teens will volunteer for 55 local organizations in recognition of the annual Summer Youth Initiative Volunteer Service Day; a day aimed at bringing together teens to give back to the community. From 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, the focus […]
Read MoreLooking to Grow Your Business? Government Contracting Could Be the Answer
PTAC Sponsors Free Government Contracting Seminar on August 3 (FLINT, MICHIGAN, JULY 29) Looking to grow your business? Then follow the road map to government contracting on Wednesday, August 3 as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce presents Selling your Products or Services to the Government from […]
Read More2011 Katharine Roat Stevens Scholarships Awarded
(FLINT, MICH. – JULY 22) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2011 Katharine Roat Stevens Scholarship Recipients. They are Sarah Caitlin Woods, Ardelia Bailey and Leecia Charese Barnes. The scholarships are awarded annually to competitively selected female seniors with an interest in entrepreneurship who are graduating from Genesee County schools. The […]
Read MoreWomen-owned Businesses to Learn About New Opportunities Through SBA Program
PTAC Hosts SBA Women-owned Business Training (FLINT, MICH. – JULY 7) Are you a woman business owner with an interest in expanding your business through government contracting? Have you considered learning more about how to become eligible to participate in federal government contracting opportunities? On Tuesday, July 12, to help women-owned businesses gain access to […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Receives $10,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Afterschool Program to Teach Area Children About Health and Nutrition (FLINT, MICH. – JUNE 14, 2011) The Community Foundation of Greater Flint has awarded the Genesee Chamber Foundation (GCF) a $10,000 grant from its Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund to support the YouthQuest Health and Nutrition program. GCF is the fundraising arm of the Flint & […]
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