News Releases
$438K Michigan DNR Grant to Help Connect 140 Flint Teens to Outdoor Career Opportunities
(FLINT, Mich., June 29, 2016) – The Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $438,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to facilitate the summer hiring of 140 local teens. Specifically, the teens – who live in Flint and have completed the TeenQuest pre-employment program – have been assigned work […]
Read MoreTeenQuest Opens Registration for Summer Pre-Employment Program
(FLINT, Mich., June 21, 2016) – Registration is now open for TeenQuest’s summer session, which will be held from July 11 to Aug. 4 at Baker College of Flint. The free pre-employment and leadership program helps young people navigate today’s competitive job market by teaching them key skills needed to get – and to keep […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in May
(FLINT, Mich., June 20, 2016) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 17 area businesses joining the organization in May. These new members represent a wide range of industries and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region.
Read MoreFlintNOW, Huntington Bank and Flint & Genesee Chamber Announce First 30 Flint Small Businesses to Receive Grants from the Moving Flint Forward Fund
(FLINT, Mich.– June 16, 2016) FlintNOW, Huntington Bank and The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced that 30 Flint businesses would receive grant money totaling $269,500 from the Moving Flint Forward (MFF) Fund. The grants mark the first round of disbursements from a $1 million contribution made by Huntington Bank to the MFF […]
Read MoreOver 100 Top Executives Participate in Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Leadership Summit
(FLINT, Mich., June 14, 2016) – More than 100 top executives from across Michigan convened at the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Leadership Summit – exceeding expectations – to discuss how the business community can help craft Flint’s vision for the future. The meeting was held at the Flint Institute of Arts on Tuesday, June 14.
Read MoreYouthQuest Expands Reach of ‘Summer on the Road’ to Re-Engage ‘Opportunity Youth’
Registration Open through June 21; Program Scheduled to Run through July 31 (FLINT, Mich., June 14, 2016) – Registration is underway for YouthQuest’s Summer on the Road, a free, six-week program that takes middle and high school students on fun and educational excursions throughout Michigan. This year, the program aims to re-engage “Opportunity Youth” by […]
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