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Flint & Genesee Group launches innovative talent attraction program
‘Make Your Move’ serves as resource for prospective residents, employers (Flint, Mich., Jan. 11, 2022) Connecting employers with prospective new Genesee County residents just got easier with the launch of Make Your Move in Flint & Genesee. The new talent attraction program from the Flint & Genesee Group aims to market the region to prospective residents and help connect them… Read More 

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TeenQuest Pre-Employment Training Program Opens Up Schedule, Adds Flexibility
(Flint, Mich. 01/09/2023) With the new year comes new opportunities for a longstanding program aimed at training Flint and Genesee County teens. TeenQuest, a pre-employment training program administered by Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, a division of Flint & Genesee Group, is changing the way it serves its program to allow for flexibility and to reach a broader audience.… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Corinthian Carouthers, Creative Hair School of Cosmetology
In 1996, Corinthian Carouthers was inspired to go to cosmetology school to save money. With a love for fashion and beauty, Carouthers realized she was spending too much on beauty services for her and her daughter, Corinthian II. “I had an ‘aha’ moment that I could go to beauty school and save money performing services on myself and my daughter,”… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Group Holiday Hours
The Flint & Genesee Group office is open by appointment only Monday, December 13, 2023 through Thursday, December 21, 2023; Wednesday, December 27, 2023; and Thursday, December 28, 2023.  Please call (810) 600-1404 to schedule an appointment. The office is closed for the holidays: Friday, December 22, 2023 Monday, December 25, 2023 Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Friday, December 29, 2023… Read More 

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Forward Together: Flint & Genesee’s progress in becoming a top-five county by 2040
Over the course of the last few months, Flint & Genesee Group COO Kristina Johnston has been doing a “road show” for local municipalities and other groups across the county. The presentation shares  progress made on Forward Together, an economic vitality plan that aims to make Genesee County a top-five community in Michigan based on jobs, talent, livability and equity… Read More 

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CEO BLOG: Signs of forward momentum in 2022
Momentum continued in 2022 despite the backdrop of inflation, talent shortage and supply chain disruptions. And as we come to the end of year, it’s a good time to reflect on the journey. As the Genesee County economy continues to recover, we are seeing signs of forward momentum in a variety of ways, most recently through development activity. For example,… Read More