Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce
Genesee County, Michigan is a hub of business opportunity with extensive transportation network, skilled workforce, nationally-ranked education, world-class arts, and other significant assets. The Flint-Genesee County region has a rich history and exciting future in the automotive industry.
The area has been the site of many breakthroughs, including the invention of ethyl gasoline in 1923, the first Chevrolet Corvette in 1953, GM’s engine ignition spark timing system in 1969, unleaded gasoline engines in the 1970s, the electric Chevrolet Volt in 2009 and now great strides in fuel cell and biogas technologies.
The freeways of Michigan are a testament to the state's long love affair with the automobile. Major freeways I-75, I-69 and US-23 run from Mexico to Canada through Genesee County. CSX and Canadian National rail lines intersect here to create significant opportunity for product movement. The area is home to Bishop International Airport, one of the fastest-growing regional airports in the country with strengths in passenger and freight transportation.
Genesee County is home to several major players in the automotive field including several General Motors facilities including the World Headquarters of GM Service & Parts Operations, Delphi Corporation, Magna Electronics, Hurst Performance, Global Energy Innovations, Atlas Technologies, and Adaptive Manufacturing Systems.
The region is currently experiencing a period of diversification and technology advancement in the automotive sector. Genesee County is quickly becoming an epicenter for fuel cell, biogas, fuel efficiency, and vehicle performance technologies.
Learn more about the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce by visiting www.FlintGeneseeMI.org or contact us:
Janice Karcher
Vice President - Economic Development
phone: 810.600.1429
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The area has been the site of many breakthroughs, including the invention of ethyl gasoline in 1923, the first Chevrolet Corvette in 1953, GM’s engine ignition spark timing system in 1969, unleaded gasoline engines in the 1970s, the electric Chevrolet Volt in 2009 and now great strides in fuel cell and biogas technologies.
The freeways of Michigan are a testament to the state's long love affair with the automobile. Major freeways I-75, I-69 and US-23 run from Mexico to Canada through Genesee County. CSX and Canadian National rail lines intersect here to create significant opportunity for product movement. The area is home to Bishop International Airport, one of the fastest-growing regional airports in the country with strengths in passenger and freight transportation.
Genesee County is home to several major players in the automotive field including several General Motors facilities including the World Headquarters of GM Service & Parts Operations, Delphi Corporation, Magna Electronics, Hurst Performance, Global Energy Innovations, Atlas Technologies, and Adaptive Manufacturing Systems.
The region is currently experiencing a period of diversification and technology advancement in the automotive sector. Genesee County is quickly becoming an epicenter for fuel cell, biogas, fuel efficiency, and vehicle performance technologies.
Learn more about the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce by visiting www.FlintGeneseeMI.org or contact us:
Janice Karcher
Vice President - Economic Development
phone: 810.600.1429
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
