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Remote learning and enrichment underway for YouthQuest
Enrollment open for students attending Flint Community Schools, International Academy of Flint (FLINT, Mich., May 4, 2020) With face-to-face learning suspended for the remainder of the school year, YouthQuest is now offering remote learning and enrichment opportunities for students at Flint Community Schools and International Academy of Flint through June 4. “As Flint students follow the […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber provides remote professional development opportunities in May
Postponed business trainings rescheduled as webinars (FLINT, Mich., April 27, 2020) Last month, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce postponed its remaining spring business trainings as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Since then, the organization has been working with its facilitators to re-work the sessions for an online format. The resulting webinars will […]
Read MoreFifty-two small businesses in Flint & Genesee awarded grants from the Michigan Small Business Relief Program
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced that 52 small businesses located in Flint and Genesee County were awarded $5,000 grants each from the Michigan Small Business Relief Program to help ease some of the financial damage caused by the COVID-19 virus. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), which funds the program, allotted […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee small businesses urged to apply for the Michigan Small Business Relief Program
Deadline is Sunday, March 29, at 11:59 p.m. Small businesses in Flint and Genesee County impacted by the COVID-19 virus can now apply for grants and loans through the Michigan Small Business Relief Program. The program, established by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), will provide up to $20 million in grants and loans to […]
Read MoreThe health of local businesses suffers as COVID-19 pandemic spreads
Immediate impact on small businesses; layoffs and wage cuts loom elsewhere The negative effects of the global coronavirus pandemic on businesses in Flint and Genesee County is clear and will be more pronounced with the latest executive order by Gov. Whitmer to temporarily suspend in-person operations for the next three weeks with ‘Stay Home, Stay […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Statement
The following statement should be attributed to Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce regarding Gov. Whitmer’s executive order to cease in-dining service at restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, bars, taverns, brewpubs, distilleries and clubs. The order also includes movie theaters, indoor and outdoor performance venues, gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, indoor […]
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