Flint Water Emergency
Ten Foundations Commit Nearly $125 Million to Help Flint Recover
Flint residents woke up on May 11 to exciting news that 10 foundations – led by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation – have pledged nearly $125 million to support health, education and economic development to help Flint recover from the water crisis. Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce CEO Tim Herman applauded the announcement of […]
Read MoreMoving Flint Forward Fund Grant Update
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has hosted five orientations for Flint small businesses interested in applying for a Moving Flint Forward Fund grant. The grant program was established to help small businesses affected financially by the Flint water crisis. Grants up to $10,000 are available to businesses that meet the criteria.
Read MoreFGCC CEO Speaks at ‘Chamber Day’
Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO Tim Herman on May 3 was a guest speaker at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Chamber Day at the Capitol.” This event is used to educate local chamber and public affairs executives, and their volunteers about current and emerging business and economic issues facing Michigan. Representatives from 16 chambers […]
Read MoreFlintNOW Foundation, Huntington Bank announce $25 million economic development program for Flint
FLINT, Mich. – March 30, 2016 – Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores and Huntington Bank CEO Steve Steinour today announced a comprehensive economic development program aimed at boosting the economy of Flint, Michigan and providing relief to businesses and residents of the city and surrounding areas.
Read MoreMoving Flint Forward Initiative Launched to Help Local Businesses
(FLINT, Mich. – March 24, 2016) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, working with FlintNOW and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, has launched the Moving Flint Forward initiative to address the immediate and long-term business development needs arising out of, or magnified by, the Flint water emergency.
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