FGCC CEO reacts to recent project news; hints at more to come
Last week, the citizens of Flint and Genesee County learned of positive news from Lear Corporation, Consumers Energy and FlintNow as well as the PGA Tour Champions in partnership with Detroit-based Ally Financial. In the following Q&A with Inside Business, Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO Tim Herman shares his reactions to pivotal news announced last week. READ MORE
Housing Development and Incentives Headline the I-69 Thumb Regional Summit
Housing development opportunities will be a focus the 6th Annual I-69 Thumb Regional Summit when it convenes Sept. 21 at the Lapeer Country Club, 3786 Hunt Rd. in Lapeer. In addition, the finals of the second-annual Regional Business Plan Competition will be decided by a three-member panel of judges. READ MORE
Reflections on the first Flint Homecoming
The first-ever Flint Homecoming brought together 150 business and community leaders – including 60 expatriates – to reconnect, rediscover and invest in the future of their hometown. Many who attended the Flint Homecoming said the gathering was just the beginning and called it an idea-generator. In addition, two Flint expats pledged a total of $50,000 for two Flint projects during the 1-1/2 day event. READ MORE
Call for Nominations: Art of Achievement Awards
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau will recognize business excellence and community leadership with the 2017 Art of Achievement Awards. Nominations are open for the area’s premier awards celebration. The Art of Achievement honors outstanding business and community leadership in Flint & Genesee. Read about last year’s winners here.
Tom Gores, Consumers Energy pledge $2 million to send Flint kids to college
Wealthy businessman and philanthropist Tom Gores and Consumers Energy President and CEO Patti Poppe on Aug. 23 announced a $2 million commitment to help fund the creation of a Flint Promise scholarship program. The new privately funded scholarship has a goal to launch for the 2018-2019 school year. READ MORE
What does the future look like for Flint? We asked David Ollila of Skypoint Ventures, Amy McMillan of Genesee County Parks, Pastor Reginald Flynn of North Flint Reinvestment Corp., and Stephen Shubert of Mott Community College, to share their visions.
