In the years since the launch of Forward Together – when the Flint & Genesee Group, the City of Flint, and Genesee County led a collaborative effort to create a shared vision for economic prosperity – much has changed, and much progress has been made. At the initiative’s start in 2019, each convening partner had Continue Reading
Historically, the Middle Eastern and North African community, often referred to as MENA, has been invisible in federal data collection. While changes are underway to add the minority group to the 2030 Census, that oversight has long had major and broad implications for the MENA community. “Being invisible in the data has real consequences in Continue Reading
It’s been nearly a year since the Flint & Genesee Group first began working with Kelley Cawthorne, a Lansing-based lobbying firm, to advocate for the region’s business community. This collaboration has been an important step in ensuring that local businesses have a voice in shaping policies impacting the region’s economic health. “At any given moment, Continue Reading
In 2014, the organization now known as the Flint & Genesee Group hosted the inaugural Art of Achievement Awards. The event combined the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Business and Athena Awards programs with the Hospitality Awards program of Explore Flint & Genesee. In the years that followed, over 160 organizations and individuals have been honored Continue Reading
After a five-year hiatus, Explore Flint & Genesee is bringing back a local favorite. Be a Tourist in Your Hometown – which started in 2013 to encourage residents to explore the community – is officially scheduled for Aug. 10, 2024. “As Genesee County’s convention and visitors bureau, our team is responsible for promoting the region Continue Reading
Since launching three years ago, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance’s Small Business Help Desk has helped hundreds of clients navigate the region’s small business scene. Now – thanks to a nearly $2.4 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation – the team is broadening its reach and impact as the administrator of the Continue Reading
While the Flint & Genesee Group has rebranded and evolved over the years, one thing has stayed the same – the commitment of a group of investors known as the Regional Leadership Council, or RLC. Today, the RLC consists of more than 40 leading organizations that contribute $10,000 or more annually in support of the Continue Reading
It’s a new year, and with it comes a new slate of opportunities to build skills, refine leadership qualities, and expand networks. Thanks to the Flint & Genesee Group, area employers and professionals don’t have to look far to get started. “The greatest investment we can make is in ourselves,” said Brianna Mosier, executive director Continue Reading
As the end of the year approaches, the Flint & Genesee Chamber is rounding out 2023 with more than 1,000 members – quite the milestone considering the impact that COVID-19 had on businesses. “It’s taken some time, but our membership numbers are back to where they were prior to the pandemic,” said Andrew Younger, executive Continue Reading
Flint & Genesee is stronger as eight local professionals have completed the latest round of Lead Now Flint & Genesee. They join a network of more than 100 leaders who have completed the introspective leadership development program from the Flint & Genesee Group. For Joyce Sanders, the program – which includes in-depth leadership assessments, one-on-one Continue Reading
