If you are 16-19 years old and a Flint resident Flint & Genesee Education & Talent could have a job for you. The organization aims to fill a variety of seasonal job openings, with work beginning as early as next week for some positions. Applications for these jobs are due immediately. There are nearly 40 […]
Encouraging signs of a return to normal have been popping up around Flint and surrounding areas over the last several months. One of the most encouraging is the return of traditional events and new event pop-ups. This week, it’s the announcement of the Downtown Flint Easter Egg Hunt, taking place at the Riverbank Park (Amphitheatre) in […]
It’s been well documented the number of small businesses which has shuttered over the last year due to COVID-19 has been significant. The minority-owned businesses closure rate (41%) was approximately 2.4 times the general population’s (17%) closure rate. Clearly, this has potentially impacted entrepreneur’s finances. As small business owners grapple with finances and strategic approaches […]
Michigan Small Business Survival grants totaling $4.12 million were awarded to 291 small businesses in the seven-county Region 6. Of those, 96 businesses are in Genesee County, according to the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The grants helped businesses to retain 1,138 jobs in the county. Each business received up to $15,000 in much-needed […]
Planning to order carryout or dine in at one of your favorite Genesee County restaurants? Get more for your money with the “Our Town Gift Card Match Program.” Thanks to a $25,000 donation from Consumers Energy, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with 23 area businesses to double the value of […]
Does your company make a product the U.S. government wants? Do you know how let local state and federal governments know about it? The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce says it the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can help and now is a great time for businesses in Genesee, Shiawassee, Lapeer, Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac […]
It’s all that….and more, according to a growing group of loyal Prime Eight Ten supporters, who appreciate what founder and restauranteur Raymond Tyler brings to Flint and Genesee County’s dining scene. Although the restaurant is only able to offer curbside pick-up services at this time, Prime plans to feature entertainment alongside its steak, lobster and […]
Faith is something Damontai Richard wants to see more of throughout Flint and Genesee Country area. The 24 year-old entrepreneur, Fame fashion show producer, model and entertainer knows an awful lot about the importance of it having survived a sexual assault and other violence. Recovery takes faith. courage and support, according to Richard, who aims […]
The Flint community is grieving after a violent end to the Christmas holiday and the ongoing rise in crime. Pastors and churches say enough is enough and will march today (December 29) to speak out and pray for change. Homicides in the city were up 23.7 percent and violent crimes were up 19.24 percent, according […]
The holidays may very well be the cause of a spiking number of COVID-19 cases unless people reconsider plans to travel or to gather in large groups to celebrate. That’s the warning from the governors in seven states who have come together as a bipartisan group to encourage urge everyone to mask up, follow medical […]