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The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new types of behavior, from mask wearing to social distancing to conducting business and personal interactions remotely by way of online video conferencing. Meanwhile, hoteliers, along with the hospitality industry in general, have suffered as overnight lodging stays have plummeted in response the coronavirus. However, once business and leisure travel resumes, how will these newly… Read More 

Leadership isn’t always easy and that can be especially true during times of adversity. It’s with that in mind that the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Steve Kramer of SCR Concepts to host a webinar focusing on John C. Maxwell’s series of talks around “Leading through Crisis.” [caption id="attachment_47852" align="alignright" width="175"] Steve Kramer[/caption] The Aug.… Read More 

Steven Elkins is the new vice president at Caudill Thornquist Group in Grand Blanc. He joined the firm in July. Elkins is formerly the director of member services at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.

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The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the Mass Transportation Authority’s (MTA) millage renewal and consolidation request that will appear on the August 4, 2020 Primary ballot. The countywide millage allows the MTA to provide transportation for a variety of special services required today, including medical visits, grocery shopping, prescriptions, work-related, and other basic needs. This includes funding for… Read More 

Additional grants available to local small businesses and nonprofits from the MEDC’s Michigan Small Business Restart Program
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Flint and Genesee County may apply for grants up to $20,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) to assist with their recovery from the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and its partners in the I-69 Thumb… Read More 

Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced that 144 small businesses were awarded grants totaling $570,000 through the Restart Flint & Genesee Grant Program. The grants, ranging from $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000, were awarded to small businesses from a variety of sectors, including barber shops/salon, retail, construction/landscaping, bars/restaurants and non-critical manufacturing. The funds must be used… Read More