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Business News – Nov. 23, 2022
Effective January 2023, Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich will join the Greater Flint Health Coalition as its new CEO. According to MLive, the organization’s board of directors voted unanimously to hire Ananich, who served as its board president for nine years. The GFHC is a 501(c)3 designated nonprofit organization with a two-fold mission to […]
Read MoreQ&A: Supporting small businesses with Kiva loans
Since the beginning of the year, seven local businesses have worked with Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s Small Business Desk to take advantage of a funding resource called Kiva. Currently, two of those businesses are in the process using the crowdfunding platform – which allows entrepreneurs to raise a zero-percent interest loan – to help take their […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: Thank you for your support
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week, there’s no better time to give thanks to the many people and organizations that support Flint & Genesee Group as we work to strengthen the local economy and create a place where people thrive, and businesses invest and grow. This work occurs through collaboration with our partners […]
Read MoreMara Technologies is bringing 300 jobs to Grand Blanc Township – here’s why
After searching for a site for its new headquarters, Mara Technologies USA ultimately landed on Grand Blanc Township. According to Jeffrey S. Gary, the company’s vice president of Operations, the decision was driven by three key factors. “It came down to the region’s talented workforce, supply chain infrastructure and our customer objectives,” Gary said. “Our […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber unveils ‘favorite things’ just in time for holidays
(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 15, 2022) With the holiday shopping season upon us, the Flint & Genesee Chamber is encouraging shoppers to purchase their gifts from area businesses this year. Not sure where to start? The division recently solicited gift suggestions from its members and used the submissions to create its first-ever “Flint & Genesee Chamber […]
Read More2022 Art of Achievement Award honorees ‘share a commitment’ to excellence
(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 3, 2022) For the eighth consecutive year, Flint & Genesee Group celebrated some of the region’s most exemplary businesses, community leaders and hospitality professionals during the 2022 Art of Achievement Awards. More than 85 businesses and organizations and 100 individuals were contenders for 14 awards that were presented this evening at the […]
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