Genesee County Companies Encouraged to Apply Local companies can still benefit from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Pure Michigan State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant money for export related activities.  The grant program has been renewed for 2013.  Proposals for the $150,000 will be accepted in the New Year. Companies can qualify for […]

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The I-69 International Trade Corridor Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC), a regional economic development effort consisting of 35 communities from across St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee and Shiawassee Counties, has granted the first PA 328 Personal Property Tax Exemption to Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products that […]

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Departmental Collaboration Rolled Out for Local Business and Civic Leaders (FLINT, MICH)  On Wednesday, nearly 100 local business and civic leaders were on hand as the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce along with other Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Region 8 Partners hosted the Pure Michigan Economic Growth Executive Group (EGEG) Road Show at […]

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Application deadline is July 15 Local companies can still benefit from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Pure Michigan State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant money for export related activities.  Proposals for the $150,000 in grants must be submitted by July 15.  Companies can qualify for up to $25,000 in assistance to offset a portion […]

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Focus on Economic Development Efforts (FLINT, Mich.)  The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the support of two new team members through a Resource Sharing Agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). As part of the MEDC’s goal to promote collaboration with local economic development organizations throughout Michigan, the state’s economic development arm […]

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Region becomes the Third and Largest Aerotropolis in the State (FLINT, MICH — February 27) Today, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Strategic Fund Board approved the Act 7 inter-local agreement for the I-69 International Trade Corridor to become the state’s largest Next Michigan Development Corporation. The I-69 NMDC covers four counties – Genesee, Lapeer, […]

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