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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Thanks its 2013 Grantors
(FLINT, Mich., Feb. 4, 2014) — The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants to thank federal, state, regional and local funders for their support during 2013. Grant funds supported economic development efforts, regional economic partnerships, the YouthQuest Afterschool Program, TeenQuest employment preparedness training, Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) work experience program and the Shared Services […]
Read MoreStatement from Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO on announcement by Consumers Energy to put plans for natural gas plant in Thetford Township on hold
(FLINT, Mich – January 30, 2014) The news of the Thetford project being put on hold is very disappointing. However we understand that Consumers Energy made a business decision that will in the end benefit its customers through infrastructure reinvestment. Consumers has been a great partner to the community and is a major contributor to […]
Read MoreSEE Photography Contest Revamped for 2014
(FLINT, Mich., Jan. 23, 2014) — Give us your best shot! The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is now accepting submissions for its 2014 SEE Photography Contest. New this year, the contest will become an annual event, versus a monthly competition, allowing photographers to capture the best of Flint & Genesee over a 12-month […]
Read MoreRegional Wage and Benefit Survey to Identify Local Hiring Trends
(FLINT, MICH. – January 22, 2014) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce along with economic development partners in the I-69 International Trade Corridor and the Thumb are collaborating with the University of Michigan-Flint to embark on the first Regional Wage and Benefit Survey. The survey is designed to aggregate data from a 7-county region, […]
Read More‘Meet the Buyer’ Offers Short Cut to Business Opportunities
(FLINT, MICH. – January 21, 2014) On Thursday, January 30 the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a Meet the Buyer event in partnership with the I-69 International Trade Corridor. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown […]
Read MoreNovember/December SEE Photography Contest winner announced
(FLINT, Mich. Jan. 14, 2014) Winners for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce SEE Photography Contest for November and December 2013 were Dennis Gilmore, who earned first place for his photo of railroad tracks in the snow, and Bill Harris, of Grand Blanc, who earned first place for his photo of an ice storm. Gilmore […]
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