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Moving Flint Forward
(FLINT, Mich. – May 15, 2023) – Today, General Motors and the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance announced that 23 small businesses in Flint were awarded a total of $200,000 from the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. This is the fourth round of grants from the GM-funded initiative, which supports revitalization efforts across the city’s neighborhoods by strengthening local businesses.… Read More 

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Lead Now offers current, emerging leaders opportunity to ‘unlock their potential’
Applicants required to attend one of three informational sessions (FLINT, Mich. – May 4, 2023) – Calling all business, nonprofit, and municipal professionals: It’s time to take your leadership skills to the next level. As Lead Now gears up for its 10th year, the Flint & Genesee Group’s introspective leadership development program is now accepting applications from area professionals who live… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Ellen Patnaude
Ellen Patnaude has been self-employed for the past 18 years. After eight years working as a community organizer and later as the executive director of a metro organization in Greater Cleveland, Patnaude moved back to Michigan. She didn’t intend to launch a business but was inundated with requests.   “I have always had a reputation of saying what people were thinking… Read More 

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Business News – April 25, 2023
Bovan Floral Group has been named the 2023 Retailer of the Year by the Great Lakes Floral Association. Essence Wilson, chief strategies officer for Communities First, is an honoree for Women Who Shape the State 2023. She is one of 11 women shaping the state and she will be celebrated at an awards dinner on May 15 in Lansing and announced on… Read More 

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Applications open for Flint & Genesee Group’s ‘Top 10 Employers’  
(FLINT, Mich. – April 25, 2023) – Does your organization have a strong workplace culture? Does it offer outstanding benefits or multiple pathways for employee growth and advancement? If so, consider applying to be one of “Flint & Genesee’s Top 10 Employers.” The new program from the Flint & Genesee Group, which opened applications today, will be accepting submissions through June… Read More 

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$205,000 in grants to support efforts of Flint & Genesee Group, partners
(FLINT, Mich. – April 19, 2023) – The Flint & Genesee Group today announced the receipt of $205,000 from multiple organizations in support of childcare research, small business services, and teen employment efforts in Genesee County. This is in addition to a previously announced grant supporting the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. “We are grateful for our funders and… Read More