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Education Projects

October 4, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0
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Talent Tours

October 4, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0
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I-69 Thumb Region Announces 2018 Catapult Small Business Competition

September 26, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0
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...

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Happy Little Greens Farm – Tiny Toppings from Flint Urban Farming

April 3, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0
Happy 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...

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Workforce Retirement Seminars

March 29, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0
Workforce 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...

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UPDATED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: I-69 Thumb Region Talent Forum 2018 – Underemployment

March 21, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0

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...

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I-69 Regional Development Corporation funds first project in St. Clair County

February 26, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0

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...

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I-69 Thumb Region Olympians

February 9, 2018 by Katie Curnow 0

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...

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Thumb receives Brownfields Grant

November 17, 2017 by Katie Curnow 0

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...

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Local art organizations receive grant funding

October 13, 2017 by Katie Curnow 0
Local 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...

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I-69 Thumb Region Selects Winner of the Catapult Business Plan Competition

September 22, 2017 by Katie Curnow 0
I-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...

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Housing Development and Incentives Headline the I-69 Thumb Regional Summit

August 30, 2017 by Katie Curnow 0
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. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSDHA) will roll-out a...

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