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Tyler Rossmaessler named to Crain’s Detroit Business’ ‘40 Under 40’
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 7, 2024) Today, Crain’s Detroit Business released its 40 Under 40 honorees for 2024. Among the professionals listed is Tyler Rossmaessler, executive director of the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group. In his role, Rossmaessler leads a team of economic development professionals responsible for business retention and attraction, private investment, and job… Read More 

Small businesses to vie for up to $10K in Two-Lane Fast Pitch Competition
Application deadline just one week away on Oct. 9 (FLINT, Mich. Oct. 2, 2024) The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s Small Business Support Hub, with support from The State Bank, is proud to announce the Two-Lane Fast Pitch Competition, an exciting opportunity for new and growing businesses in the region to compete for up to $10,000 in funding. The competition,… Read More 

Flint & Genesee Group reveals ‘40 Under 40’ class of 2024
(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 17, 2024) – Today, the Flint & Genesee Group unveiled the young professionals honored in its 40 Under 40 recognition program. Profiles and photographs of each honoree are featured in the September-October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine. The class of 2024 recognizes leaders and innovators from diverse backgrounds and industries, including architecture, community and economic development,… Read More 

Lear Corp. Executive Leonard Fox to deliver Immerse Summit’s keynote address
[caption id="attachment_65041" align="alignright" width="150"] Leonard Fox[/caption] Event organizers plan to announce new funding opportunities for area entrepreneurs (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 12, 2024) – As the Immerse Entrepreneurial & Small Business Summit approaches on Sept. 25, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s Small Business Support Hub, in partnership with the eTEAM, has announced Leonard Fox as the event’s keynote speaker. Fox,… Read More 

Art of Achievement celebrates 10 years, opens nominations for 2024 awards
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 29, 2024) Each year, the Flint & Genesee Group and its divisions recognize notable business leaders, community champions, and hospitality professionals during the Art of Achievement Awards. With the 10th annual event scheduled Nov. 7, the organization is seeking nominations across 14 unique award categories. “Over the last decade, we have celebrated dozens of organizations and local… Read More 

Inaugural Immerse Summit aims to empower Genesee County entrepreneurs, small businesses
Event to offer expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, key resources, and new awards program (FLINT, Mich. Aug. 29, 2024) Looking to transform your business idea into reality or take an existing operation to the next level? Don’t miss the first-ever Immerse Entrepreneurial & Small Business Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 25. This day-long event – hosted by the Flint & Genesee Small… Read More