CONTACT: Amy Bailey, Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, abailey@byrumfisk.com Michigan Strategic Fund investment will help position Advanced Manufacturing District as premier location for new business (Flint, Mich., April 16, 2024)  […]...

Millionaire Cuts & Style has been located at 4316 Saginaw St. in Flint for more than a decade, but it was only recently that the business installed a paved parking […]...

Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, General Motors launch grant program’s fifth year (Flint, Mich., Feb. 19, 2024) Today, Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and General Motors (GM) opened applications for […]...

According to PracticePromotions.net, as of 2021, only 5% of Physical Therapists were Black – a severe underrepresentation in the field. The statistics are even lower for Black-owned physical therapy private […]...

As an economic development professional from Genesee County, Michigan, Tyler Rossmaessler has received many questions throughout his career about the status of the property once known as Buick City. And […]...

In a continuing effort to address barriers to success for minority-owned businesses, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance will host the Business Bridge Minority Business Contracting Expo on Oct. 26. […]...

A new mixed-use development is headed to downtown Grand Blanc. The Garden Building celebrated its groundbreaking ceremony near Physicians Park on Thursday, Sept. 20. And by the time it opens […]...

Plans are underway to establish what is projected to be the country’s largest hydrogen storage manufacturing plant in Grand Blanc Township. Here’s what you need to know about the Plastic […]...

(LANSING, Mich., Aug. 22, 2023) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a range of projects underscoring the state’s dedication to advancing Michigan’s leadership in future mobility […]...

It’s been 13 years since Miracle McGlown first learned to sew while incarcerated. In the years that followed, the Flint native was granted clemency from former President Barack Obama, returned […]...

Funding available for small businesses through ‘Moving Flint Forward’ GM increases funding for next round of Moving Flint Forward Grant Program (Flint, Mich., March 2, 2023) Today, General Motors (GM) […]...

By Tiana Harrington My husband, Wayne, and I established our barbershop and salon in June 2014 to help our clients look and feel good about themselves. Since then, we’ve expanded […]...

Please join Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance for the Flint & Genesee Business Bridge Kick-off on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The event will be […]...

It’s been five years since Porcha Clemons first opened Heart Of Worship Dance Studio inside of West Court Street Church of God. Since then, she has taught hundreds of Flint […]...

When Issac Crawford purchased a house from the Land Bank in 2017, he had no idea the experience would lead him to become an entrepreneur as well. But after he […]...

Sorensen Gross Company announces the relocation of its headquarters office to the Plaza One Building in downtown Flint, joining an existing satellite office and paving the way for future company […]...

General Motors and Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance today announced that 15 small businesses in Flint were awarded a total of $150,000 from the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant […]...

Increasing the exposure and market access for Genesee County’s minority-owned small businesses is a key component of a resilient and vibrant local business community. That’s where the Flint & Genesee […]...

GM renews funding for the Moving Flint Forward Grant Program Today, General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance announced a third round of its grant program created […]...

For many small businesses, gaining a foothold into the lucrative field of government contracting requires a team effort. However, identifying the right business partnership is rarely as easy as thumbing […]...

A $46 million project is launching to expand the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint and the McLaren Proton Therapy Center. Once complete, the projects will allow more patients access […]...

Earlier this year, 15 small businesses in Flint were awarded $10,000 each through our Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program. And for Tonya Atkins — who was laid off […]...

It’s been just over two years since Jackie Earley purchased and started rehabbing a vacant building in the Grand Traverse District. Today, that building is home to CompuNinjas, Earley’s computer […]...

The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) on Aug. 12 will host “Meet the Buyer” for businesses looking to expand their customer base through government contracting opportunities. This year’s […]...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to create a new Michigan state park in the City of Flint by utilizing federal relief dollars from President Biden’s American Recovery Plan. This would […]...

Earlier this year, General Motors and the Flint & Genesee Group awarded grants to 15 small businesses in Flint. Among those recipients was Sal’s Gym Flint, located at University Avenue […]...

The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call not only for the protection of public health globally but for the business community as well. While responding to distress calls from numerous […]...

By Patrick Hayes A big part of the experience customers get when they enter Flint Trading Co., owned by Walter McAdow, is simply McAdow himself. “I’m kind of like this […]...

Analysis offers insights on evolving needs, challenges and opportunities facing small business owners; findings based on 350 small businesses in Genesee County Diversifying Genesee County’s economy by creating an entrepreneurial […]...

In a show of support for Genesee County’s small businesses and entrepreneurs, the Flint & Genesee Chamber, in conjunction with the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and Explore Flint & […]...

The economic rebound that’s underway has a number of local manufacturers in search of talent to fill openings for entry-level, skilled trades and managerial positions. Job seekers on May 10, […]...

General Motors and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced that 15 small businesses in Flint were awarded a total of $150,000 from the Moving Flint Forward Small […]...

GM renews funding for the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Moving Flint Forward Grant Program Today, General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announce a second round […]...

By Skyelar Herriman Vern’s Collision has been a part of my life since I was born. It’s also been a part of the community’s life for more than 49 years. […]...

Before Sherman’s Lounge closed in observation of the current executive orders, we caught up with Bruce Hardy about the Moving Flint Forward program. Here, he shares how he and his […]...

As part of the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, each grantee must work with a local nonprofit organization, either through volunteering, coordinating a service project or providing a […]...

By Jaszmane Sisco Sisco’s Catering LLC is a family-based catering business that was launched in 2017 after my dad, Therman Sisco, completed the Flint Small Business Initiative Program through Laura Sigmon of […]...

With help from the General Motors-funded Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, Beck’s Barber & Beauty is expanding its business into building space that previously had gone unused for more than […]...

As part of the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, each grantee must work with a local nonprofit organization, either through volunteering, coordinating a service project or providing a […]...

General Motors and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced 15 recipients of the Moving Flint Forward Small Business grants, totaling $150,000. The GM-funded initiative supports revitalization efforts […]...

An informational session for business owners interested in applying for the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program will be held Oct. 8 at Bethlehem Temple Church, 3401 Martin Luther […]...

From FlintSide Ashley Schafer | Wednesday, September 25, 2019 FLINT, Michigan — Neighborhood businesses will get a $200,000 boost through a new grant program funded through General Motors and awarded in partnership […]...

From WNEM TV5 Stephen Borowy | Posted Sep 19, 2019 Some Vehicle City organizations will get a tune-up thanks to a new grant program with General Motors. The Flint & […]...

From NBC25  by Elise Dolinar | Wednesday, September 18th 2019 FLINT, Mich. – Small businesses can now utilize funds from a grant program recently launched by General Motors (GM) and […]...

From The Flint Courier News Today, General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced a grant program to help Flint neighborhood businesses address challenges that impede […]...

From MLive.com By Zahra Ahmad | MLive.com | zahmad@mlive.com FLINT, MI– Moving Flint Forward, a new program started by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and General Motors, will distribute […]...

Flint & Genesee Chamber and GM launch small business grant program Today, General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce announced a grant program to help Flint […]...