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Vehicle City Gridiron Classic to kick off football season at Grand Blanc, Atwood
Eight high school teams match up once again to kick off the 2024 football season (Flint, Mich., July 31, 2024) For the first time since its inception, the Flint & Genesee Vehicle City Gridiron Classic will be hosted at two locations. Now in its seventh year, the event – which serves as the official kick […]
Read MoreSupport grows for efforts to attract job-creating project to Genesee County
Businesses, skilled trades groups join growing list of supporters backing a new advanced manufacturing project in Genesee County (FLINT, Mich. – July 25, 2024) Support in Genesee County for a job-creating advanced manufacturing project continues to grow with new businesses, labor groups and trade groups adding their names to a list of stakeholders excited about […]
Read MoreBe A Tourist in Your Hometown reveals attractions featured in popular $1 event
(FLINT, Mich. – July 10, 2024) After a five-year hiatus, Explore Flint & Genesee – in partnership with Genesee County and Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) Flint – is bringing back its popular Be a Tourist in Your Hometown event on Aug. 10, 2024, known locally as 810 Day. The one-day event allows locals to tour […]
Read MoreWeek-long summer training to equip Genesee County teens with essential job skills
(FLINT, Mich. – July 8, 2024) Registration is now open for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held from July 22 to July 25. The free pre-employment and leadership program teaches Genesee County teens the skills needed to get and to keep a job. It also earns them an invite to the 2025 Summer Youth […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Economic Alliance praises grant approvals from House, Senate panels
Site readiness grant essential to position Advanced Manufacturing District as premier location for new business (FLINT, Mich. – June 26, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is applauding a vote today by the state Senate Appropriations Committee to approve a grant awarded by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) aimed at helping to attract a […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Economic Alliance praises state grant to attract job-creating project
(Flint, Mich., May 21, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is praising a new grant awarded today by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) to attract a new job-creating project to the Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County. The MSF Board awarded a $250 million grant to the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance to support the organization’s continued efforts […]
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