HELPING OUR BUSINESSES GROW

Planning to build or grow your business in Flint-Genesee County? You just met your biggest business advocate.

Companies expanding in Flint-Genesee County, established local businesses and entrepreneurs building start-ups benefit from our expertise and business services every day. We’re dedicated to strengthening the businesses and economy of our community by welcoming and supporting new business and ensuring that our local business owners have the tools and knowledge to stay competitive.

Whatever your business needs and challenges, the Economic Development Group of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce is here to help you meet the demands of your sector and exceed the expectations of your customers.

Through effective partnerships with multiple organizations and support from municipal, business and foundation funds, we are able to offer many of these services at no cost:

• Assisting in diversification and expansion into new sectors
• Obtaining government contracts
• Streamlining processes and reducing waste
• Providing consulting and training sessions
• Conducting site searches
• Evaluating financing and incentive options
• Accessing workforce hiring and training support
• Consulting and project management assistance

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is dedicated to assisting businesses compete in government contracting. PTAC provides companies with the requirements and the know-how to obtain government contracts at the federal, state and local level.

Learn how the Procurement Technical Assistance Center can assist your business.

Pure Michigan State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) Program

Michigan companies with fewer than 500 employees can now qualify for financial assistance for export-related activities.

Learn how the State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) Program can assist your business.

Foreign Trade Zone

Building in a Foreign Trade Zone destination offers a multitude of benefits when your business involves overseas markets. In Foreign Trade Zone #140, located in Flint, business owners benefit from reduced expenses and increased profits due to special U.S. Custom procedures.

Learn how a Foreign Trade Zone can help your business profit in the international marketplace.

Entrepreneurship Support

The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce has entrepreneurship support services that direct entrepreneurs to information sources and services with high levels of expertise and focus.

Learn how Genesee's entrepreneurship team can help your small business reach its full potential.

Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

The Genesee County and City of Flint Economic Development Corporations (EDC) offer gap financing, bond allocation and other services allowing for new business startups and expansions to be adequately capitalized.

Learn how the EDC can help you secure the funds you need to expand and grow.

Learn more about the EDC and view the EDC brochure.

MIOSHA—Consultation, Education and Training (CET) Services

The MIOSHA–CET Division educates employers and employees in safety and health awareness to recognize, control and prevent hazardous working conditions.

Learn how MIOSHA-CET can keep your workplace safe and hazard-free.

Environmental Assistance Program

The Environmental Assistance Program helps Michigan businesses and municipalities resolve environmental issues.

Learn how the Environmental Assistance Program can help keep your business environmentally safe.

Michigan Business One Stop: Making it easier to do business

Michigan Business One Stop continues to make it easier than ever to transact business with state government. With Michigan Business One Stop, companies are able to apply online for licenses and permits, renew existing licenses, pay online, delegate to an accountant or bookkeeper, and check the status of applications in progress.

Learn more about Michigan Business One Stop and register today.

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