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New Initiative Aims to to Keep Local Manufacturers Competitive
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, I-69 Thumb Region and partners seek area manufacturers for survey (FLINT, Mich., June 22, 2021) – The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance – in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), its fellow economic development partners in the I-69 Thumb Region, Automation Alley and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center […]
Chevy Commons to become a state park under a plan announced by Gov. Whitmer
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to create a new Michigan state park in the City of Flint by utilizing federal relief dollars from President Biden’s American Recovery Plan. This would mark the first state park in Genesee County, the only county in Michigan without land that is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, […]
Business News – July 21, 2021
Chad Grant named executive vice president and COO of McLaren Health Care; will oversee operations at 15 McLaren hospitals
Expand your market potential at ‘Meet the Buyer 2021’
The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) on Aug. 12 will host “Meet the Buyer” for businesses looking to expand their customer base through government contracting opportunities. This year’s event – which will be held virtually from 9 a.m. to noon – will feature buyers from local, regional, state and federal agencies that are […]
Spectrum Reach awards local businesses with complimentary marketing services
Nine minority-owned businesses in Flint & Genesee each have been awarded a $15,000 advertising campaign and free commercial as part of Spectrum Reach’s Pay it Forward Local Grant Program. In addition, two companies will receive a $4,000 advertising campaign and free commercial. The awards are the culmination of Spectrum Reach’s exclusive partnership with the Flint […]
The Small Business Help Desk provides direct support for small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call not only for the protection of public health globally but for the business community as well. While responding to distress calls from numerous local small businesses at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, it became apparent that many owners and entrepreneurs needed an array of resources and support, […]