Flint & Genesee Group

What Flint & Genesee Group does

Flint & Genesee Group is a private nonprofit chamber of commerce and economic development organization headquartered at 519 S Saginaw St., Suite 200, Flint, Michigan, serving Genesee County. It operates through four integrated divisions: the Flint & Genesee Chamber (business advocacy, networking, and member services), the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance (site selection, business attraction and retention, small business grants, and government contracting assistance via the APEX Accelerator), Flint & Genesee Education & Talent (workforce and youth development programs such as TeenQuest, Summer Youth Initiative, Flinterns, Leadership Flint & Genesee, and Flint Promise), and Explore Flint & Genesee (the county-designated convention and visitors bureau). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with two affiliated 501(c)(3) entities—the Flint & Genesee Group Foundation and the Genesee Area Focus Fund—administering charitable funding.

The organization does not develop or sell technology products; its operations are built around program management, training delivery, business advocacy, and destination marketing. Customer-facing channels include a member directory, the bimonthly AND magazine, email newsletters (Constant Contact), social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), earned media relationships with MLive and Detroit Free Press, and a calendar of community events and summits.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: Chamber membership dues on an annual subscription basis (specific pricing not publicly disclosed), grants and charitable funding from foundations and government entities (notably the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the NBA Foundation), and a tourism services contract with Genesee County for Explore Flint & Genesee. Program fees for youth training, workshops, and events are typically free or subsidized through foundation grants. Quantified 2025 outcomes include $50.5M in private investment facilitated, $18M in group travel economic impact, $2M in talent retention/attraction impact, 89 Flinterns placed, and 9 Leadership Flint & Genesee graduates.

Name

Flint & Genesee Group

Legal name

Flint & Genesee Group

Website

https://flintandgenesee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Flint & Genesee Group is a private nonprofit chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving Genesee County, Michigan, through four divisions: Chamber, Economic Alliance, Education & Talent, and Explore Flint & Genesee (CVB). It serves local businesses, youth, visitors, and government via membership, grants, and tourism contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Economic development services
• Workforce development programs
• Convention and visitors bureau
• Community advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Flint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Flint & Genesee Chamber generates revenue through membership fees paid by local businesses and organizations. Chamber membership provides access to networking events, advocacy, training, and the member directory.
2. Grants and Charitable Funding: The organization receives grant funding from foundations and government entities (e.g., Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, NBA Foundation) to operate Education & Talent programs, small business support, and workforce development initiatives. This is administered through the Flint & Genesee Group Foundation and Genesee Area Focus Fund.
3. Tourism and Convention Services: Explore Flint & Genesee (the convention & visitors bureau) is contracted by Genesee County to promote tourism, attract events, and generate economic impact through visitor spending in hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Flint & Genesee Group is a nonprofit chamber of commerce and integrated economic development organization that delivers business advocacy (Chamber), business attraction/expansion and site-selection services (Economic Alliance), youth and adult workforce development programming (Education & Talent, including TeenQuest, Summer Youth Initiative, Flinterns, and Leadership Flint & Genesee), and tourism marketing and convention/visitor services as Genesee County's designated Convention & Visitors Bureau (Explore Flint & Genesee). It also administers scholarship, grant, and small-business support programs.

Product overview

Flint & Genesee Group is a multi-division economic development and chamber of commerce organization operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization consists of four core divisions: Flint & Genesee Chamber (business advocacy and member services), Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance (economic development, site selection, and business incentives), Flint & Genesee Education & Talent (workforce development and youth programs), and Explore Flint & Genesee (tourism and convention marketing). These divisions work collaboratively under a unified umbrella to maximize economic and community growth through the Forward Together vision. Supporting modules include various grant programs (Small Business Hub grants up to $15,000, Moving Flint Forward grants), training workshops, leadership programs (Leadership Flint & Genesee), youth employment initiatives (TeenQuest, Summer Youth Initiative, Flinterns), talent attraction (Make Your Move), DEI certificate series, award programs (Art of Achievement Awards, 40 Under 40), sports event hosting (Vehicle City Sports Committee), and the Immerse Entrepreneurial Summit. The organization also includes the Flint & Genesee Group Foundation (501(c)3) and Genesee Area Focus Fund as supporting entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forward Together: A shared vision for economic prosperity launched in 2019, aiming to position Flint & Genesee among Michigan's top five communities by 2040 based on jobs, talent, livability, and equity.
• Leadership Flint & Genesee

Products and services

• Flint & Genesee Chamber Membership
• Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance Site Selection & Business Attraction
• TeenQuest Workforce Development Program

Quantifiable outcome

• $50.5M in private investment facilitated in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, secondary and core.

• GST Michigan Works!majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Co-host of the second annual Talent Horizon Summit alongside Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, Mott Community College, Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership, and University of Michigan-Flint. Summit focuses on tools and resources for talent building and retention.
• Mott Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Education partner for Talent Horizon Summit and collaborator on workforce development initiatives. Also a venue partner for Leadership Flint & Genesee programs.
• University of Michigan-FlintmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Education and talent partner. Co-hosts Talent Horizon Summit. Also partnered with Explore Flint & Genesee and City of Flint to celebrate local sports star Trey McKenney (Trey Day event, May 2026).
• Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership (SEDP)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Regional economic development partner co-hosting the Talent Horizon Summit, representing cross-county collaboration on workforce issues.
• Genesee CountycoreOthersGenesee County contracts with Flint & Genesee Group to operate Explore Flint & Genesee as the official convention and visitors bureau for the county, promoting tourism and hosting events.
• Michigan Alliance of APEX AcceleratorssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlint & Genesee Economic Alliance team members hold leadership roles in the Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, representing the regional APEX (formerly PTAC) program in statewide economic development advocacy.
• Kettering UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for major sports events including Vehicle City Soccer Classic (Historic Atwood Stadium) and Flint City AFC matches. Kettering University President Dr. Robert McMahan collaborates with Explore Flint & Genesee on sports promotion.
• Flint City BucksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemi-professional soccer club rehomed to Genesee County in 2019. Explore Flint & Genesee supports the Bucks' hosting bid for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Bucks have 15 Open Cup appearances and a record 10 victories over professional opponents.
• Flint & Genesee Group Board of DirectorscoreOthersThe Board of Directors and division advisory councils provide strategic guidance for the organization. The board's executive committee also governs the Flint & Genesee Group Foundation and Genesee Area Focus Fund.
• Grand Blanc Community SchoolssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hosting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup first-round match at Don Batchelor Stadium in downtown Grand Blanc. Explore Flint & Genesee supports the hosting effort as part of regional sports promotion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce: The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce (formerly Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber) provides business advocacy and economic development services in Washtenaw County. It is a directly comparable mid-sized Michigan regional chamber with similar business model and offerings.
• Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is a Michigan-based regional chamber offering business advocacy, talent development, and economic development services. It shares the same multi-division structure and member-based business model as Flint & Genesee Group.
• Detroit Regional Chamber: The Detroit Regional Chamber is the largest regional chamber of commerce in Michigan, operating business advocacy, economic development, and talent programs. It is the most directly comparable peer to Flint & Genesee Group's Chamber and Economic Alliance divisions, though it operates at a larger metro scale.
• Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce provides chamber services, economic development, and government affairs support to businesses in the Lansing region. It is directly comparable as another mid-sized Michigan regional chamber with multi-division operations.
• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC): DEGC is a public-private partnership that drives economic development, business attraction, and real estate development in Detroit. It is directly comparable to Flint & Genesee Group's Economic Alliance division in function and structure.
• Visit Detroit: Visit Detroit is the official convention and visitors bureau for Detroit, providing destination marketing, convention sales, and tourism promotion. It is the closest direct peer to Flint & Genesee Group's Explore Flint & Genesee division.

Emerging players

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): LISC is a national nonprofit community development financial institution that provides funding and technical assistance to local community development efforts. It is comparable to Flint & Genesee Group's small business grant programs and community revitalization focus, though at a national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Pure Michigan (Travel Michigan): Pure Michigan is the state's official destination marketing organization promoting tourism to Michigan. It is a broad incumbent peer to Explore Flint & Genesee, with overlapping tourism marketing capabilities but operating at a statewide scale.
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC): MEDC is the state's lead economic development organization, offering business attraction, site selection, and incentives across Michigan. It is a broad incumbent operating at a larger geographic scale than Flint & Genesee Group, with overlapping capabilities but a state-level mandate.

Others

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint provides youth development programs in Genesee County. While it operates a different model than Flint & Genesee Group, it is comparable on the youth workforce development and positive youth development dimensions served by TeenQuest and Flinterns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/geneseeregionalcc?sub_confirmation=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/flintandgenesee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flintgengroup
• Xx.com/flintandgenesee

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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