The leaders of CIB Planning are storytellers, not fishermen, asserts Justin Sprague, vice president of the Fenton Township-based community planning consulting firm. “We help communities identify what is their best economic story and then help them tell that story to gain attraction,” he said. “That is opposed to doing economic developing by casting a wide Continue Reading
SERVPRO is being called on by numerous businesses to clean, disinfect, and sanitize their properties. All our cleanup practices are done in accordance with guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local authorities. As the owner of SERVPRO of Northwest Genesee County, Josh Ingersoll and his team have helped clean Continue Reading
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce congratulates all the nominees for Twenty in ’20! In rising to meet an array of unprecedented challenges this year, many of which brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic, there have been many uplifting stories of triumph, innovation and community fellowship that continue to underscore the spirit of Continue Reading
The look. The feel. The tools. The experience. They’re all new for exploreflintandgenesee.org, the website for the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) that launched on Sept. 8. The new site delivers an improved visitor-focused web experience built on a platform specifically designed for tourism organizations. It offers better tools for planning a Continue Reading
The recent deaths of several African American men and women by police in different cities, along with the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people of color, has led to some much-needed national soul-searching on the issue of systemic racism and racial inequity. Earnest discussions are underway in many communities across the country, from Continue Reading
Vital efforts to the contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered the way businesses and organizations operate nationwide. Likewise, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has adapted and augmented how it goes about delivering the support, services and resources that our members, partners and clients rely upon. Engagement and relationship management Continue Reading
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on The Marketplace Apartments and some tenants have already moved in. AND provides a peek inside a one-bedroom apartment and two-bedroom townhouse. The four-story, mixed-use building at 301 E. Third St. features 75 one- and two-bedroom units with modern amenities and fixtures, including central heat and air conditioning Continue Reading
The annual Art of Achievement Awards, presented by Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau, honor exemplary businesses, community leaders and hospitality professionals for their significant contributions to the region’s success. The honors include individuals who have been singled out for special recognition for their career contributions in Continue Reading
