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CEO Blog: Public policy is a strategic priority
The unofficial end of summer has come, and we are less than 60 days out from a November election where voters will choose Michigan’s next governor other political and legislative leadership. As the largest business advocacy organization for Flint & Genesee businesses, the Chamber is paying close attention. Public policy has an important role in […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Business Climate Survey needs your input
To retain and attract businesses in our region, the I-69 Thumb Region partners, including the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, and the EDA University Center for Community & Economic Development at UM-Flint are working together to gather information about the area’s business climate. Business leaders who are on the front-line of these issues are […]
Read MoreJoanie Hales on ‘The Art of Giving Great Service’
Earlier this year, Zingerman’s Delicatessen was named a finalist for a James Beard Award in the category of “Outstanding Service.” While Zuni Café in San Francisco ultimately received the 2018 award, when it comes to recognition from the prestigious James Beard Foundation – a national nonprofit that celebrates, nurtures and honors America’s diverse culinary heritage […]
Read MoreLear Corp. cuts the ribbon on its new Flint facility & recent FGCC-member grand openings
Lear Corp. on Aug. 11 welcomed the community to its new $29-million, 156,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, built on the site of the former Buick City administration building. Employment at the facility, which will supply seating for General Motors’ Flint Truck Assembly plant, is expected to grow 600 when it reaches full capacity by 2019. Click here to view […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: Genesee County residents vote ‘Yes’ on millage proposals
I want to thank Chamber members who voted for the Genesee County millage proposals in the Aug. 7 primary election. By now you know that voters approved all three of the countywide millages that were endorsed by the Flint & Genesee Chamber. The Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage will provide free or […]
Read MoreGoyette’s Construction Division moving to downtown Flint
Downtown Flint is picking up a new business resident. Goyette Mechanical is moving its Construction Division to 307 E. Court St. and will transition about two dozen employees to the new location. The company expects to complete the move by late September. “We are moving our construction estimators and project managers, plus some administrative people,” […]
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