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Crowdfunding Helps Local Security Company Expand
Last year, Deborah Johnson, while attending a networking event hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, inquired about financing options available to help expand her Flint-based security alarm company. Johnson wanted to hire another installer/technician to help with customer retention by shortening the turnaround time for service. “If a customer has to wait too long, they’ll go eventually… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber to Provide 80+ Training, Development Opportunities in 2017
(FLINT, Mich., January 31, 2017) – In an effort to serve as a central, affordable resource for professional and personal development, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering more than 80 workshops and seminars in 2017. “Learning is a lifelong process that helps move you closer to reaching your full potential,” said George Wilkinson, Group Vice President, Flint… Read More 

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Things To Do: January 30-February 5
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Tuesday, January 31: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * hikeitbaby.com (Event runs 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore! Designed… Read More 

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I-69 Thumb Region Selects Winner of the Food & Beverage Business Contest
(DAVISON, Mich. – January 23, 2017)  Today, seven businesses vied in the “Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Competition,” with Elk Street Brewery in Sanilac County taking home top honors and the $5,000 grand prize. The final round of the business competition was held today as part of the 5th Annual Regional Summit, hosted by the I-69 Thumb Region… Read More 

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Things To Do in Flint & Genesee
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Tuesday, January 24: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * hikeitbaby.com (Event runs 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore! Designed… Read More 

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Leadership NOW Kicks Off Third Cohort with 18 Genesee County Professionals
(FLINT, Mich., January 20, 2017) – Eighteen local professionals have been selected to participate in Leadership NOW, an intensive, year-long leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County. The participants selected for the third cohort, which kicked off today, represent a wide variety of current and emerging leaders who work… Read More