It’s a straightforward question with a multitude of possible answers: What do Flint and Genesee County, as a whole, hope to become economically, and how do they make it happen? The city of Flint, Genesee County and Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to determine exactly that. In February, the partners kicked Continue Reading
A central entertainment district along Second Street. More than 1,200 additional residential units. A network of bicycle lanes. A revamped Saginaw Street streetscape. Those are among the possible developments outlined in the “Downtown Flint Gameplan,” a new study that set out to determine which land use, placemaking and mobility enhancements are necessary or desired in Continue Reading
Lewis & Knopf has seen a lot of changes in the Flint area, and in the nation’s tax laws, since the firm’s founding more than eight decades ago. The secret of its continuity rests with its people; its clients; and its investment in the community, says Director Thomas Shade. “It is unusual for a business Continue Reading
Before a Feb. 19 visit to the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sat down with AND magazine for a brief Q&A. AND: What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for Michigan? Whitmer: Michigan was the state people used to flock to for opportunity. We still have amazing things to boast Continue Reading
Congratulations to our members on the move featuring FGCC members’ grand openings, promotions, new hires, recognition and milestones (Featured) At the Feb. 13 Chamber Luncheon, Dale Weighill (right), associate vice president for institutional advancement at Mott Community College, presents Suzanne Carnes (left) of Sorensen Gross Construction Services with a prize for winning the trivia contest. Weighill Continue Reading
