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	<title>Partners for Progress</title>
	<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/index.html</link>
	<description>Partners for Progress | Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce</description>
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		<title>Bar's Products expands into new facility</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/bars_press_release.html</link>
		<description>After nearly 60 years in the same building, Bar's Products has moved its headquarters to a new location in Grand Blanc. Bar's Products is the family-owned company behind well-known vehicle chemical brands Bar's Leaks and Rislone.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>YouthQuest after school program opens doors in September</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/youthquest_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has awarded a one-year, $3.1 million grant to the Genesee Area Focus Fund for YouthQuest, an after school enrichment program, led by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Congressman Kildee and community officials mark the grand opening of south half of Kettering Gateway</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/kettering_gateway_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Tim Herman joined Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI), representatives from Kettering University and other public officials and community members, for a news conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of the south half of the Kettering Gateway.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Churchill's Food and Spirits re-opens in downtown Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/churchills_press_release.html</link>
		<description>After a kitchen fire nearly destroyed the business in December 2009, Churchill's Food and Spirits hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially re-open the downtown staple.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Students create a work of art at airport</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/gisd_bishop_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Students from the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) have created a mural made from ceramic tiles that is prominently on display at Bishop International Airport.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Flint Famers' Market makes big announcements</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/farmersmarket_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The Flint Farmers' Market hosted a press conference to announce more than $200,000 in grants from the Ruth Mott Foundation along with several other initiatives.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 12:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Genesee Valley celebrates 40th anniversary</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/geneseevalley_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The shopping center kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration with a news conference.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 12:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 Summer Youth Initiative receives grant</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/syigrant2010_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Hundreds of Genesee County teens will have the opportunity to find employment this summer, thanks to a one-year, $800,000 grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for the 2010 Summer Youth Initiative (SYI).</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 12:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Fifth Third Bank Donates $10,000 to Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/fifththird_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Fifth Third Bank has donated $10,000 to the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce as part of its "Week of Giving" (April 26-May 3), celebration in conjunction with the Bank's annual "working holiday," also known as Fifth Third Day (fifth month, third day). During Fifth Third's "Week of Giving," the Bank honors its customers, employees and the communities where they are located.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>MEGA Board Announces $61.5 Million Tax Credit for Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Project in Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/index.html</link>
		<description>Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy has received a $61.5 million tax credit for a new headquarters and expansion in Flint, where the company expects to create over 1,000 jobs in the next five years.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Project | April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr20_2010_diplomatpharmacy.html</link>
		<description>$61.5 million tax credit from MEGA board will allow company to expand in Flint and create more than 1,000 jobs over the next five years.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Don't miss reads this week include: Diplomat Speciality Pharmacy receives $61.5 million tax credit from MEGA board; businesses can secure free teen summer employment at SYI Job Fair; and don't miss out on this year's Business-to-Business Expo.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: April 16-29, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>April 6, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>We're changing Inside Business! From now on Inside Business will come out once a week. The e-newsletter will only have 4-6 short pieces each week. You'll be able to read the news quickly and be up-to-date on the activities of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce and our members!</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Flint and Genesee County Volunteers Team Up in Broadband Quest</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/google_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>March Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>This month's issue of Inside Business is now available. Top stories include: the Regional Chamber Annual Meeting on March 24, Interim Vice President named, Social Media for Business seminar, and the Google Broadband quest.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>February Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>View the February issue of Inside Business online. Top stories this month include: Regional Chamber CEO appointed to key state economic board; Membership brings benefits, growth to businesses; Scholarship fund helps teen design future; and PTAC increases revenue growth for companies. You can also subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email or view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: February 5-18, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Area Business Leaders Celebrate Downtown Flint Redevelopment Milestone</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/rowe_012610_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The revitalization of Downtown Flint has experienced another key milestone with the completion of the $22.7 million ROWE Building project.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>JPMorgan Chase grants $75,000 for Regional Chamber initiatives</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/chasegrant_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>December Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>View the December issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top stories this month include: FedEx facility expansion opens door for more business, economic growth, New Director of Communication/Media Relations named, and the winners of the 2009 Business Awards. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Genesee County's newest hotel open business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/hamptoninn_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Hampton Inn and Suites officially opened its doors and local leaders believe the new facility will help bring more travelers to the region.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>November Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business is exclusively online! View the November issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top stories this month include: PTAC helps local industries secure $6.8 million defense contract, Regional Chamber names new vice president and two staff members receive new appointments, and Career Preparation Workshops are designed to demonstrate. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Premier Imaging Centers unveils exciting new CT technology</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/premierimaging_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Premier Imaging Centers recently installed the world's fastet CT scanner, the first in Michigan and one of only a few in the country.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>$6.8 million defense contract awarded to Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions and Burton Industries</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/burtonindustries_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Genesee County businesses win a $6.8 million defense contract to build assembly equipment for Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>October Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the October issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top stories this month include: Learn about the latest TDL and RFID technology, 2009-2010 Regional Business and Educational Seminars kick off, and don't miss the 2009 Business Awards. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Landaal Packaging Systems celebrates 50 years of business growth and innovation</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/landaal_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Founded in 1959, Landaal Packaging Systems is developing new eco-friendly packaging products and industry recycling solutions.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>September Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the September issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top headlines this month include: the Brownfield Community Forum, Cleary University and the Regional Chamber partner for a scholarship, Google Adwords training creates business boom for local companies, be part of the 2009-2010 Regional Chamber business seminars and workshops, and the 2009 Business Awards have been rescheduled. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Cleary University announces Regional Chamber scholarship</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/clearyscholarship_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Cleary University announced that the University has established a $1,200 scholarship for selected members of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>501 Bar and Grill opens in downtown Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/501barandgrill_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Flint's newest dining establishments feature a full-service bar, informal and upscale dining with a pleasing menu that will satisfy any palate.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>New Hamilton Community Health Center Grand Opening</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/hamiltonclinic_press_release.html</link>
		<description>A new location helps federally-funded, nonprofit organization continue to provide quality health care for the underserved throughout Genesee County.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Flint Town Hall Meeting provides forum for community programs</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/townhall_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Flint government, nonprofit, business and law enforcement agencies come together to provide information on community-based programs.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>June Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the June issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top headlines this month include: Genesee County forms new economic development alliance; funding connects teens with jobs, opportunities; and the Regional Chamber establishes African American Advisory Group. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce establishes African American Advisory Group</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/aaag_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 13:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>2009 Summer Youth Initiative set to connect teens with opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/2009SYI_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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)..</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Baker College of Flint breaks ground on new center</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/bakercenter_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The new Center for Transportation Technology division allows Baker College of Flint the opportunity to expand its automotive technician enrollment, accommodate the increased demand in the trucking and transportation arena, proactively implement emerging programs, and respond to the marketplace need for highly trained transportation individuals.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 16:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Baker College of Flint IT students win national cyber security competition</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/baker_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Recognition for ATHENA PowerLink participant and 2009 applications now online</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/powerlink_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Blackston's Pub and Grill opens in downtown Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/blackstones_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Downtown Flint welcomes Blackstone's Pub and 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.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Bringing training to Genesee and Shiawassee businesses</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/eba_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Mexican Cuisine latest edition to downtown restaurant scene</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/soylas_press_release.html</link>
		<description> - 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</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:44:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Two new restaurants coming to downtown Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/cfgfrestaurants_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Two new restaurants will open in Community Foundation Building this spring - 501 Bar and Grill and Wize Guys Pizza, Inc. George Falaras, of Blue Collar Gourmet, will operate and manage both restaurants</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Azentek Update</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/azentek_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Azentek's in-dash infotainment center continues to gain admirers as one of the favorite products on display at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company, located in Grand Blanc, announced in June its plan to add 78 jobs over the next five years. The company received assistance from the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce, Grand Blanc Township, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support this opportunity for growth and jobs creation in Michigan. For more information, follow the link to The Flint Journal article.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Kearsley Street Corridor to open in downtown Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/kearsley_street_press_release.html</link>
		<description>After lengthy planning and months of construction, the new Kearsley Street Corridor was unveiled. </description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Regional Chamber launches new Small Business Council</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/smallbusiness_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce announces the launching of the Small Business Council. </description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Leverage, Inc. utilizes resources in southeast Michigan</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/leverage_press_release.html</link>
		<description>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. </description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Partners for Progress newspaper ads</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/newspaper_ads.html</link>
		<description>View all six of the Partners for Progress newspaper ads. Includes: Azentek, Bishop International Airport, Grand Blanc Processing, Summer Youth Inititative, University of Michigan-Flint and Uptown Developments.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Blackstones Pub and Grill</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/blackstone_press_release.html</link>
		<description>A press conference was held Wednesday October 15th announcing the addition of Blackstone's Pub and Grill, a restaurant set to begin construction in downtown Flint in November, with an anticipated completion date of March 2009.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Wade Trim opens new offices in downtown Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/wadetrim_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The Wade Trim Building, a multi-use facility located at the corner of Saginaw and Second Streets in downtown Flint, opened its doors for a public tour and the official start of business.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>GRCC CEO appointed to the Council of Labor and Economic Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/CEOappointed_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has appointed Tim Herman, CEO of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce, to the Council for Labor and Economic Growth. </description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:17:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Greater Flint Health Coalition</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/healthcoalition_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Video from the September 2, 2008 press conference featuring United States Senator Debbie Stabenow and Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO, Tim Herman, is now available. At the press conference it was announced the Greater Flint Health Coalition had received $2 million in funding for the Mid-Michigan Partnership for Training (M-PaTH) project.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:17:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>UM-Flint's new dorms</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/umdorms2_press_release.html</link>
		<description>University of Michigan-Flint officially unveils new dorms. Listen to excerpts from the press conference by Tim Herman, CEO of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce and William S. White, president and CEO of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Greater Flint Health Coalition</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/healthcoalition_press_release.html</link>
		<description>On September 2, 2008 United States Senator Debbie Stabenow participated in a press conference announcing the $2 million funding for the Mid-Michigan Partnership for Training (M-PaTH) project to train dislocated workers for careers in the healthcare industry. Listen to excerpts from the press conference.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Sloan*Longway</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/sloan_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Watch or listen to Tim Shickles, director of Sloan*Longway, and Tim Herman, CEO of Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce during the press conference announcing that the Alfred P. Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium (Sloan*Longway) have received national recognition with the announcement of accreditation from the American Association of Museums (AAM).</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Partners for Progress newspaper ads</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/syi_news_ad.html</link>
		<description>Summer Youth Initiative - "Developing future business and community leaders"</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Sloan*Longway</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/sloan_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The Alfred P. Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium (Sloan*Longway) have received national recognition with the announcement of accreditation from the American Association of Museums (AAM). This prestigious award is the culmination of a two-year process which included examination of public programming and collections care.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Great Start Collaborative Genesee Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/prioritychildren_press_release.html</link>
		<description>On Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Sarvis Conference Center in the Flint Cultural Center the Regional Chamber, in partnership with Priority Children and the Genesee Intermediate School District, sponsored the Great Start Collaborative Genesee Breakfast. The breakfast focused on Economic Development with a High Public Return: Early Childhood Investment, and featured guest speaker Rob Grunewald, Associate Economist of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and co-author of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve's Beige Book report on current economic conditions.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:39:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Parking structure</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/dda_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Flint DDA announces the construction of new parking structure to be built in downtown Flint. Structure to be named after former Mayor James W. Rutherford who lobbied the state for the development of the Downtown Development Authority.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Partners for Progress newspaper ads</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/bishop_news_ad.html</link>
		<description>Bishop International Airport - "We're building our intermodal capacity and our community"</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:04:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>TeenQuest</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/teenquest_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Fifty-two graduates honored for their successful completion of TeenQuest training</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:52:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Partners for Progress television ads</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/tv_ads.html</link>
		<description>View all eight of the new Partners for Progress television ads</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Partners for Progress newspaper ads</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/newspaper_ads.html</link>
		<description>See all the Partners for Progress newspaper ads</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:22:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Azentek</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/azentek_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Grand Blanc company to build multi-media PC for use in vehicles</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Community Foundation of Greater Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/cfgf_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Community Foundation building is downtown Flint's newest symbol of hope</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Kettering professor</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/beholz_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Kettering professor, Lars Beholz, receives funding for promising new technology</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/leyton_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton's bad check program reaches $1-Million mark in restitution to local merchants</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/boysgirlsclub_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint to celebrate gymnasium grand opening with Rock Financial and Detroit Shock</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Swedish Biogas International</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/biogas_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Governor Granholm Announces Flint-Sweden Partnership to Explore Creation of Alternative Fuel from City Waste</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Food Bank's Penny Program</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/foodbank_press_release.html</link>
		<description>COMMUNITY CENTS AND SENSIBILITY! Regional Chamber helps the Food Bank's Penny Garden grow</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>New University of Michigan-Flint dorms</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/umdorms_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The University of Michigan-Flint celebrates the end of outside construction on new dormitories</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Pure Michigan</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/puremi_press_release.html</link>
		<description>"Where up north meets down south ... Throughout 11,000 acres of beautiful lakes, wetlands and woods ..."</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Summer Youth Initiative</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/syi_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Summer Youth Initiative receives C.S. Mott Foundation support</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Northwestern High School dedicates new track</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/nw_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Students from Crim Running Clubs at six elementary schools to help dedicate new Northwestern track</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Partners for Progress launched</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/pfp_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce launches a new initiative titled Partners for Progress at its Annual Meeting</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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