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Downtown Flint sees multiple openings, ribbon cuttings amidst road updates
As Saginaw Street’s brick replacement continues, lane closures aren’t preventing new business openings from happening. Just this week, the Flint & Genesee Chamber has helped support two ribbon cuttings, with plans for a third on Friday. “We’ve been encouraged by the recent spike in renovations and business openings,” said Andrew Younger, executive director of the […]
Read MoreBusiness News – July 19, 2023
The B-Dogs Specialty Hot Dogs Cart now has a brick-and-mortar location in Davison. B-Dogs Specialty Hot Dogs is based at 715 N. State Road. Mark L. Miller has been appointed the interim president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Miller will assume full responsibility for operational activities July 28 following a transitional […]
Read MoreLocal leaders complete leadership development program, support Kayak Flint in capstone project
Informational sessions for 2023-24 cohort to be held June 20 (FLINT, Mich. – June 6, 2023) The Flint & Genesee community is stronger as eight local professionals have completed the latest round of Lead Now Flint & Genesee. The introspective leadership development program from the Flint & Genesee Group teaches current and emerging leaders how […]
Read MoreBusiness News – May 17, 2023
Craig Fiederlein, senior partner at CF Legal, has been elected as president of the Genesee County Bar Association. Isaiah M. Oliver, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, has announced his resignation effective July 28 to take on the role of president for The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida. Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, […]
Read More23 businesses receive grant funding through Moving Flint Forward program
(FLINT, Mich. – May 15, 2023) – Today, General Motors and the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance announced that 23 small businesses in Flint were awarded a total of $200,000 from the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. This is the fourth round of grants from the GM-funded initiative, which supports revitalization efforts across the city’s […]
Read MoreLead Now offers current, emerging leaders opportunity to ‘unlock their potential’
Applicants required to attend one of three informational sessions (FLINT, Mich. – May 4, 2023) – Calling all business, nonprofit, and municipal professionals: It’s time to take your leadership skills to the next level. As Lead Now gears up for its 10th year, the Flint & Genesee Group’s introspective leadership development program is now accepting applications […]
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