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Yearlong ‘Sprint 4 Flint’ Fundraising Campaign to Benefit YouthQuest Afterschool Program (FLINT, Mich. – Aug. 19, 2016) An Ann Arbor-based nonprofit is launching a yearlong fundraising campaign that will benefit the YouthQuest After School Initiative and culminate with an especially unique journey – one that involves transporting a 385-pound piano on a tricycle built for three from Flint to Mackinac… Read More 

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Afterschool Program Introduces Intercession Programming for Freeman Elementary (FLINT, Mich., Aug. 12, 2016) – Registration for YouthQuest – a free, afterschool program administered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce – will kick off this month at 14 schools across multiple school districts in Flint and Genesee County. Now in its seventh year, the program offers high-quality activities and… Read More 

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] August 10, 2016 Through hard work, dogged determination and, yes, some good luck, Flint and Genesee County are making important strides forward. And it’s showing up in several ways. Let’s start with wage growth. In a recent analysis done by the University of Michigan, wage growth in Flint was the seventh highest nationally… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 An iconic Flint business will celebrate a century of serving Flint & Genesee at this year’s Hot Dogs & Hot Rods event during the Back to the Bricks cruise. Koegel Meats is 100 years old this year and is among several sponsors of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce annual member appreciation cookout, which will be held Aug. 18.… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 The region’s two largest events of the year happen this month in a show of hometown pride, heritage, and a commitment to fitness and wellness. Whether it’s by automobile with Back to the Bricks, bicycle with the Assenmacher 100, or on foot with the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races, the end of summer doesn’t go quietly in… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Association of Michigan are partnering with Pure Michigan Business Connect to host the 2016 Flint Matchmaking Summit. The event will be held Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center. This invitation-only matchmaking initiative will match qualified Michigan suppliers to a… Read More