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The World is Coming to Flint
(FLINT, Mich., April 9, 2014) — International journalists, tour operators and travel agents will visit Flint during a Familiarization Tour (Fam Tour) April 12 that includes Detroit, Flint and Frankenmuth. The tour is part of the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow (IPW), the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel […]
Read MoreThe Run or Dye Colorstorm is Coming to Downtown Flint
(FLINT, Mich., April 8, 2014) — The Colorstorm is coming! The Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (FGCVB) is bringing a “Run or Dye 5K” event to downtown Flint Sunday, June 8. Early registration has already started with over 1,500 registered in the first week. To register visit: http://www.runordye.com/locations/Flint
Read More2013 Economic Impact Hits $442 Million
(FLINT, MICH. – April 2, 2014) Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced that the Economic Development group collaborated with community partners on retention/expansion and attraction projects that totaled $442 million in investment and contract value for Genesee County. The 2013 investment amount is a 455 percent increase over the year before. The […]
Read More$123 Million in Tourism Economic Impact in 2013
(FLINT, Mich., April 2, 2014) — Tourism in Flint & Genesee generated $123 million in economic impact due to overnight hotel room rentals in Genesee County in 2013, according to the Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (FGCVB), an action group of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
Read More2013 Results Highlighted at FGCC Annual Meeting
(FLINT, MICH. – April 2, 2014) Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce held its 2014 Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre. The meeting focused on the impact the Chamber is having on the region in 2013 and success stories. According to Tim Herman, Chamber CEO 2013 was a great year for […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau Targeting Motorcoach Tourism
(FLINT, Mich., April 1, 2014) — The Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (FGCVB) partnered with more than 200 representatives from museums, attractions, hotels, and visitors’ bureaus from 14 states and Canada to market the region to the motor coach tourism industry at Heartland Travel Showcase in Toledo, Ohio, March 7-9.
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