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New website showcases job-creating opportunities of advanced manufacturing campus
Site highlights details of the Advanced Manufacturing District in Genesee County, answers frequently asked questions (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 14, 2023) — The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance has launched a new website to provide information about the Advanced Manufacturing District and showcase wide-ranging opportunities of the 1,000-acre campus, including the potential to add thousands of local jobs. This district, located… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Students Can Get Head Start on Summer Job with TeenQuest
TeenQuest sessions to be held after school at five schools this fall  (FLINT, Mich. 09/12/2023) This fall, high school students grades 9-12 and ages 14-19 are eligible to attend TeenQuest, a pre-employment training program, and pre-requisite to Flint & Genesee Education & Talent’s Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) – a summer employment program that employs hundreds of teens each year.  “We… Read More 

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Art of Achievement nominations now open for 2023
2023 event introduces Bryant ‘BB’ Nolden Community Champion Award (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 6, 2023) Each year, the Flint & Genesee Group and its divisions recognize notable business leaders, community champions, and hospitality professionals during the Art of Achievement Awards. With the ninth annual event just around the corner, the organization is seeking nominations for 14 different award categories — including… Read More 

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Business News – Sept. 1, 2023 
Luther Brown, chief operations officer at The John L Group, has been selected for the 2023 SBA THRIVE Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program. This is a is a research-based, executive-level program that combines business fundamentals with the innovative tools and competitive strategies needed to deliver immediate results. Sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this intensive program offers education and… Read More 

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Local coalition seeks to improve childcare options – here’s how you can help
Did you know that, of the licensed childcare programs in this state, there are only enough to serve about 25 percent of Michigan children ages 12 and under? That’s why a coalition of community leaders are working to increase the availability of high-quality childcare options in our region. But they need your input to do it. The Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, and… Read More 

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3 things to know about Plastic Omnium’s investment in Flint & Genesee 
Plans are underway to establish what is projected to be the country’s largest hydrogen storage manufacturing plant in Grand Blanc Township. Here’s what you need to know about the Plastic Omnium New Energies’ project, which was recently awarded a $5 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund.   The automotive supplier will build storage tanks at… Read More