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Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year
46 students have graduated debt-free so far thanks to local scholarship program  (FLINT, Mich., 10/10/2023) Over the last five years, 46 Flint Promise Scholars graduated from Kettering University, Mott Community College, and University of Michigan-Flint without student loan debt thanks to the Flint Promise Scholarship Program, a last-dollar scholarship facilitated by Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, a division of… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee ‘Talent Tours’ recognized by International Economic Development Council
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023) – Less than a year after the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance launched its Talent Tours program, the initiative has received recognition from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Specifically, the program has earned a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award in the category of Innovation Programs & Initiatives. “We are thrilled to be… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Jim Malenich, President/CEO of Fessler & Bowman
Fessler & Bowman, originally founded 60 years ago by Don Fessler and George Bowman, has evolved significantly over the years.  From its origins as a residential flatwork and basement wall contractor, the company underwent substantial growth and development under Jim Malenich, the current President and CEO.  Malenich's journey at Fessler & Bowman began in 1995 as an estimator under Don Fessler's… Read More 

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Business News – Sept. 21, 2023
Blondie’s Food & Spirits will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in the coming months. The national media and marketing company will visit Blondies Sept. 27 to shoot footage for an upcoming episode for its ABR Roadshow. The episode will air on ABR’s social media channels. The filming will focus on the restaurant, its dishes, and the behind-the-scenes story.… Read More 

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Local leadership program rebrands, launches 2023 cohort with 15 members 
 Leadership Flint & Genesee issues RFP for nonprofits with community impact project  (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 19, 2023) – It’s been a decade since the Flint & Genesee Group first launched its leadership development program to help area professionals become more effective leaders. And as the program kicks off its 10th year with 15 new participants, it does so under a… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Group unveils region’s ‘Top 10 Employers’
(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 14, 2023) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group revealed the honorees of its first-ever Top 10 Employers recognition program, which shines a spotlight on some of the region’s top workplaces. “The Top 10 Employers program reaffirms what we already knew – Flint & Genesee is home to a wide variety of outstanding businesses and organizations," said Tim… Read More