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Genesee County Michigan - ´An Experiment in Empowerment Community Mentors Symposium to Focus on Economic Growth in Genesee County 29 March 2024 ( news )
Genesee County , state Michigan ( By Press Release office)
Mar 29,2024
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Genesee County , MI - Numerous stakeholders from Genesee County ' s 4th district will convene April 22 at
UM - Flintfor a Community Mentors Symposium with economic development experts from all over the country . The goal of the symposium , funded by a generous grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis , is to spur economic growth in the 4th District and , ultimately , all of Genesee County .
"This is an incredible opportunity to bring together a brain trust of experts to collaborate with our local stakeholders , " said Dr . Beverly Brown , who represents the 4th District of Genesee County , including parts of Mundy Township , Grand Blanc Township , Flint Township , and portions of south Flint . "As part of the symposium , we will reflect on existing plans to help to inform our thinking about future implementation . This is an experiment in empowerment for us as community leaders . "
Derek Bradshaw , Director of the
Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
, says the 4
th
District is poised for the type of economic development that can bridge the talent gap that exists in Genesee County and in many other parts of the state .
“We have a tremendous need to attract young talent to Genesee County , ” Bradshaw said . “To do that , we must create the conditions to spur growth by investing in affordable housing , walkability and placemaking . It’s critical that we come together to set the stage for it , and this symposium is a great chance to do that . ”
One goal of the symposium is to secure an economic development software tool to assist community partners with strategic design , growth , and placemaking strategies . Other topics of discussion will be community beautification , homeownership and creating a framework for future collaboration .
"Ultimately , we hope that the symposium will yield 3 - 4 action projects that will serve our residents long into the future , " Dr . Brown said . "This is our opportunity to think big , to see what ' s possible for our community and , most importantly , create a plan to achieve it . "
James Avery , Chair of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners , believes that the outcome of the Symposium will benefit communities across Genesee County .
“Through collaboration and open dialogue between communities , we can create something together that we could never achieve on our own , ” Avery said . “We believe that Genesee County is poised to take a huge step forward , and we’re excited about our role in it . ”
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Director of Communications
Genesee County
jfield@geneseecountymi . gov
( 810 ) 341 - 5492
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