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As the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce TeenQuest program currently seeks for-profit employers to hire program alums ages 18-24, one local business manager says her store’s decision to hire TeenQuest grads continues to be a win-win. “TeenQuest graduates are open-minded and realize that a job is an opportunity, not just a way to collect a paycheck,” said Tamara Boggs,… Read More 

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="432"] The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce YouthQuest program has been awarded a $4,000 grant to support youth literacy.[/caption] The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce YouthQuest program has been awarded a $4,000 grant to support youth literacy. The grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation will go toward the purchase of the Discussions4Learning curriculum, which… Read More 

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Want to show your Flint & Genesee pride? Need a gift for employees? We’ve got just the solution. At the Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Information Center, you’ll find themed pens, caps and visors, drink coasters, umbrellas, foldaway totes and more. The CVB booth is located in the new downtown Flint Farmers’ Market at 300 E. First… Read More 

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="400"] Cheryl DeFrain (center), Director of Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau, holds the CVB's silver certificate with Mona Murphy (left), CVB Convention Sales Manager and Sheila Smith, CVB Convention Sales Manager. The CVB won in the Public Relations Campaign category for the Flint & Genesee 2014 Calendar.[/caption] The Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau… Read More 

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Flint is a finalist to host the 2016 or 2017 convention for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals. This is a great opportunity to showcase Flint & Genesee and to bring revenue to our hotels, restaurants and other businesses. You can help. Simply click the link below to vote – it just takes a second. Voting ends at 4 p.m.… Read More 

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To become a member, contact Heather Kale at or (810) 600-1427; Debbie Garrison at or (810) 600-1416; or DeAndra McCain at or (810) 600-1408. (more…) Read More