GM renews funding for the Moving Flint Forward Grant Program

(FLINT, Mich. – Feb. 2022)  General Motors (GM) and the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance announced a third round of its grant program created to help Flint small businesses grow and thrive. Thanks to $210,000 in additional funding from GM, the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program will award 15 grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in Flint that meet certain criteria. 

The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and must be used to advance the businesses’ operations, such as expansion projects, making repairs or leasehold improvements, purchasing inventory and equipment, or façade improvements.  Additionally, in an effort to help address racial disparities within the community, a majority of the grants will be awarded to diverse-owned businesses. 

“General Motors is thrilled to continue to support local businesses through the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program,” said Terry Rhadigan, vice president of corporate giving at GM. “Over the past two years, grant recipients have made a tremendous impact on the community, and we are excited to play a role in Flint’s continued revitalization as we enter year three of the program.”

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About General Motors
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com. 

About the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance
The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, is the lead economic development organization for Genesee County, and dedicated to building a more vibrant local economy. The Economic Alliance provides tools, resources and guidance to local companies of all sizes and stages to support their growth. It also promotes available sites, workforce and unique assets to growth-oriented businesses outside of county for opportunities to expand their operations in Genesee County. For more information,  visit developflintandgenesee.org. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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