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I-69 Thumb Region Announces 2018 Catapult Small Business Competition
The I-69 Thumb Region, a seven county partnership, announces the launch of the 2018 I-69 Thumb Region’s Catapult Small Business Competition. This unique competition is both local and regional. Each of the seven counties in the I-69 Thumb...
More infoHappy Little Greens Farm – Tiny Toppings from Flint Urban Farming
Little Green Thumb won first place in the I-69 Thumb Region’s Catapult Your Business competition in Genesee County last year. If Karl Collyer could, he would eliminate iceberg lettuce altogether. “It has no taste and it’s mostly water,” he...
More infoWorkforce Retirement Seminars
Concerned about upcoming workforce retirements and the challenge to fill vacancies? Do you have a plan? The I-69 Thumb Region partners have grant funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to provide workforce retirement...
More infoUPDATED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: I-69 Thumb Region Talent Forum 2018 – Underemployment
BACKGROUND The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce (Client) and the partners of the seven county I-69 Thumb Region, have been funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to convene area employers, workforce development...
More infoI-69 Regional Development Corporation funds first project in St. Clair County
I-69 Regional Development Corporation USDA Revolving Loan program has funded Medical Staffing and Consulting Network LLC, a home care business located in St. Clair County. “Crystal Laeder, owner of the business, has been a pleasure to work with...
More infoI-69 Thumb Region Olympians
Some of our very own neighbors and friends will be competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. See this list of all Michigan athletes compiled by NPR. Good luck! The 242 athletes who will represent the U.S. in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics come from...
More infoThumb receives Brownfields Grant
BAD AXE — A $600,000 Brownfields Grant will encourage economic development and cleanup on contaminated sites in Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties over the next three years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will grant funds based on...
More infoLocal art organizations receive grant funding
The Huron County Economic Development Corporation recently received funding as a regranting agency for Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair and Tuscola counties from Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs. As a regranting agency, the council of arts...
More infoI-69 Thumb Region Selects Winner of the Catapult Business Plan Competition
Today, seven businesses vied for the top spot in the 2017 Catapult Business Competition, with Smart Shelf LLC in St. Clair County winning first-place and taking home the $5,000 grand prize. The final round was held today as part of the 6th Annual...
More infoHousing 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. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSDHA) will roll-out a...
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