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$260K in Grants to Support Youth, Economic Development Efforts
(FLINT, Mich. – May 18, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $261,600 from several organizations and individual donors in support of afterschool programming, teen employment and economic development efforts in Genesee County. The grantors and donors include: Ruth Mott Foundation, $75,000 (Summer Youth Initiative (SYI)) The Hagerman Foundation, $50,000 (SYI) Chase Foundation, $40,000… Read More 

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Crossroads Village Brings Back Popular Pop-up Vintage Event
Before Crossroads Village officially re-opens for the summer season, more than 60 vendors will set up temporary shop along the streets of the historic village. “After a fantastic response last year – even in terrible weather — Vintage in the Village is back, bigger and better,” says Danielle Fulcher, marketing specialist at Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, which is… Read More 

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MEDC Community Development (CD) has a new website "dedicated to community development and placemaking in Michigan." The CD team gathered content and related documents from our programs for communities, developers, and individuals interested in topics ranging from redevelopment to brownfield tools to crowdfunding, and organized it all in one new digital home: miplace.org. "Our goals with miplace.org were to increase… Read More 

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Stress affects everyone differently, but it usually falls into one of three categories: physical, emotional and behavioral. “Some people may experience stress as fatigue, chest pain or sickness,” said Cheri Schultz, a life coach who will be leading the Identifying Stressors workshop at the Flint Farmers’ Market on June 5. “Others may feel anxiety or depression. And for some, it… Read More 

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Managing a project of any size can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By leveraging different project management frameworks and tools, professionals can better ensure that their work is completed on time – and on target. Below, Glenn and Essence Wilson, co-founders of Communities First Inc., have provided Inside Business readers with a few tips and… Read More 

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One of the ways that our staff is working to change perception of Flint & Genesee, as well as bring in new business investment, is to invite “influencers” to the region. When I say “influencers,” I’m referring to top business decision-makers, opinion-shapers or individuals of a certain celebrity status. Last week, we hosted select Michigan developers, architects and contractors at… Read More