The latest good news about progress in our community

Flint and Genesee County Volunteers Team Up in Broadband Quest: (March 16, 2010) A volunteer group of community leaders and professionals are leading the charge to win the Google Fiber Project and now they want individuals to join in the effort.

Area Business Leaders Celebrate Downtown Flint Redevelopment Milestone: (January 26, 2010) The revitalization of Downtown Flint has experienced another key milestone with the completion of the $22.7 million ROWE Building project.

Strong Partnerships Make Magna Electronics Project a Reality: (December 17, 2009) Gov. Jennifer Granholm and local economic development and business leaders showed their support today for a Magna Electronics project that is expected to bring 525 jobs and an estimated $70 million in new investment to Genesee County and Grand Blanc Township.

JPMorgan Chase grants $75,000 for Regional Chamber initiatives: (December 14, 2009) The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce has received a grant from JPMorgan Chase to help fund critical economic development and job training programs for area youth.

Genesee County's newest hotel open for business: (December 2, 2009) Hampton Inn & Suites officially opened its doors and local leaders believe the new facility will help bring more business travelers and tourists to the region.

FedEx facility expansion opens door for more business, economic growth in region: (November 3, 2009) A newly expanded FedEx facility at Bishop International Airport took center stage at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as officials unveiled what many believe will become an important gateway for future economic growth in the region.

Premier Imaging Centers unveils exciting new CT technology: Premier Imaging Centers recently installed the world's fastet CT scanner, the first in Michigan and one of only a few in the country.

$6.8 million defense contract awarded to Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions and Burton Industries: Genesee County businesses win a $6.8 million defense contract to build assembly equipment for Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas.

Landaal Packaging Systems celebrates 50 years of business growth and innovation - Founded in 1959, Landaal Packaging Systems is developing new eco-friendly packaging products and industry recycling solutions.

Cleary University announces Regional Chamber scholarship - Cleary University announced that the University has established a $1,200 scholarship for selected members of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

501 Bar & Grill opens in downtown Flint - Flint’s newest dining establishments feature a full-service bar, informal and upscale dining with a pleasing menu that will satisfy any palate.

Hamilton Community Health Center grand opening - A new location helps federally-funded, nonprofit organization continue to provide quality health care for the underserved throughout Genesee County.

Flint Town Hall Meeting provides forum for community programs - Flint government, nonprofit, business and law enforcement agencies come together to provide information on community-based programs.

Regional Chamber establishes African American Advisory Group - The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce announced today the formation of an African American Advisory Group (AAAG) to advise the Regional Chamber about the barriers, challenges and opportunities facing the African American small business community.

2009 Summer Youth Initiative set to connect teens with opportunities – Over 400 Genesee County teens this summer will learn job and leadership skills, find employment, and participate in community service opportunities, thanks to local support for the 2009 Summer Youth Initiative (SYI).

Baker College of Flint breaks ground on new center –The new Center for Transportation Technology division allows Baker College of Flint the opportunity to expand its automotive technician enrollment and respond to the marketplace need for highly trained transportation individuals. 

Baker College of Flint IT students win national competition – For the second year in a row Baker College of Flint Information Technology students successfully defended their title as reigning National Collegiate Cyber Defense Champions.

2009 ATHENA PowerLink application now available – The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce a announced that 2009 ATHENA PowerLink applications are now available online and also recognized last year's participant, Elaine Cussans, proprietor of The French Confection.

Blackstone's Pub & Grill celebrates grand opening - Downtown Flint welcomes Blackstone’s Pub & Grill as its newest eatery. The grand opening comes just seven months after the announcement that the former Blackstone’s Clothier, located between the Wade Trim and the Mott Foundation Buildings on S. Saginaw St, would be turned into a pub and grill with an Irish American motif.

Bringing training to Genesee and Shiawassee businesses - Career Alliance, Inc. and the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce have partnered to bring to the area Employment Builders Alliance (EBA), a cost efficient, cooperative workforce training program available to all Genesee and Shiawassee County businesses

Mexican Cuisine latest edition to downtown restaurant scene - Soyla Roberts has been cooking since she was a little girl and she’s bringing her years of experience and tradition of excellent Mexican Cuisine to a restaurant in the Wade Trim Building in downtown Flint

Two new restaurants coming to downtown Flint - Two new restaurants will open in Community Foundation Building this spring – 501 Bar & Grill and Wize Guys Pizza, Inc. George Falaras, of Blue Collar Gourmet, will operate and manage both restaurants

Kearsley Street Corridor to open in downtown Flint – After lengthy planning and months of construction, the new Kearsley Street Corridor was unveiled

Regional Chamber launches new Small Business Council – The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the launching of the Small Business Council (SBC)

Durant Hotel Renovation – The former Durant Hotel will be redeveloped and open for business in less than a year

Leverage, Inc. utilizes resources in southeast Michigan –Leverage Inc., the company behind LeverageCard.com, announced a series of business and individual partnerships in Southeast Michigan, to accelerate the growth of the company’s online service

Blackstone's Pub & Grill – A restaurant set to begin construction in downtown Flint in November, with an anticipated completion date of March 2009

Wade Trim opens new offices – The Wade Trim Building, a multi-use facility located in downtown Flint opened its doors for a public tour and official start of business

GRCC CEO appointed to the Council of Labor and Economic Growth – Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has appointed Tim Herman, CEO of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce, to the Council for Labor and Economic Growth

UM-Flint's new dorms – The University of Michigan-Flint officially unveils new dorms

Greater Flint Health Coalition – $2 Million in funding announced for the Mid-Michigan Partnership for Training in Healthcare (M-PaTH) project to train dislocated workers

Sloan*Longway – Sloan*Longway receives accreditation from American Association of Museums

Great Start Collaborative Genesee Breakfast – Economic Development with High Public Return—Early Childhood Investment

Parking structure – Flint DDA announces the construction of new parking structure in downtown

TeenQuest – Fifty-two graduates honored for their successful completion of TeenQuest training

Azentek – Grand Blanc company to build multi-media PC for use in vehicles

Community Foundation of Greater Flint – Building is downtown Flint's newest symbol of hope

Kettering professor – Lars Beholz receives funding for promising new technology

Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton – Bad check program reaches $1-million mark

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint – Grand opening celebration held for Rock & Shock Gymnasium

Swedish Biogas International – Flint-Sweden partnership to explore creation of alternative fuel

Food Bank's Penny Program – Community cents and sensibility! Helping the Penny Garden grow

New dorms – University of Michigan-Flint celebrates the end of outside construction on dormitories

Pure Michigan – Flint & Genesee County "Where up north meets down south ..."

Summer Youth Initiative – SYI receives C.S. Mott Foundation support

Northwestern track dedication – Students from six elementaries help dedicate new track

Bishop International Airport – Mott gift just the ticket for Bishop $10 million spurs shipping hub

Partners for Progress launched – Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce launches new initiative