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Flint Economic Recovery Task Force Unveils Plan to Improve Access to Full-Service Grocery Stores in Flint Neighborhoods
(FLINT, Mich. ) The Flint Economic Recovery Task Force today presented a two-pronged approach for increasing residents’ access to full-service, inviting grocery stores in Flint neighborhoods. The plan calls for the development of two new grocery stores in areas that currently lack nearby access to healthy food options, and improving four existing full-service grocers in […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in October, November
(FLINT, Mich., Dec. 5, 2016) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 17 area businesses joining the organization in October and November. These new members represent a wide range of industries and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to […]
Read MoreArt of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry
On Nov. 15, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau honored local businesses and hospitality providers for their contributions to the wellbeing and success of our region in 2016. About 350 people gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts where Steve Landaal, President of Landaal Packaging Systems and Chair-Elect […]
Read MoreTeenQuest Expands to Day School
TeenQuest is partnering with area schools to incorporate pre-employment and leadership training during the school day. The program – previously offered only afterschool and during the summer – is now hosting day-school sessions at Atlantis Alternative High School in Flint, Clio Alternative High School and Swartz Creek Academy. “Over the past decade, TeenQuest has helped […]
Read MoreArt of Achievement: And the Nominees are…
The nominees are in and the votes are being tallied for the third-annual Art of Achievement of Awards, presented by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau. This year’s gala will be held Nov. 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Flint Institute of Arts. […]
Read More7 Local Businesses to Compete in Next Week’s ‘Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Contest’
(Flint, Mich. – Oct. 28, 2016) Seven Genesee County businesses and entrepreneurs will compete in the “Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Contest” at the Flint Farmers’ Market on Nov. 2, 2016. The pitch event – a project of the I-69 Thumb Region – kicks off the contest’s county-level competitions and will determine who will […]
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