GENESEECOUNTY

DIRECTORY2013 - 2014

Compiled and Arranged by John J. Gleason, Genesee County Clerk/Register of Deeds

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Leslie A. Raleigh, Admin. Asst./Chief Deputy Clerk

http://www.gc4me.com/departments/county_clerks1/index.php is the Clerk’s website. Election results are obtainable; certified copies of birth, marriage and death certificates can be ordered; assumed names (aka DBAs) and notary information is available; 7th Judicial Circuit Court cases for Genesee County can be viewed.

John J. Gleason, Register of Deeds .................................................................................257-3060Leslie A. Raleigh, Administrative Assistant ...................................................................257-3224Shannon Cooper, Chief Deputy Register of Deeds ........................................................257-3060Microfilm, Room 143 ......................................................................................................257-3060

Vacant (49th District)

Jim Ananich (27th District)Home: 932 Maxine St., Flint, MI 48503 ................................................. (810)238-8680Office: State Capitol Building, P.O. Box 30036Lansing, MI 48909 ....................................................................................(517)373-0142

FAX (517) 373-3938 Toll Free (866)268-2914

INTRODUCTION

Genesee County is one of 83 counties in Michigan. It has 637 sq. miles in land area and a population of 418,408. The County’s median household income is $40,854 (2011). The largest city in Genesee County is the City of Flint.

EDUCATION

• Flint and Genesee County are home to four top colleges and universities and eight satellite campuses. These institutions have more than 30,000 stu-dents pursuing degrees in or near the downtown area helping the region become one of the fastest growing college towns in America.

• Baker College is one of Michigan’s largest independent colleges. The in-stitution not only provides a high quality education but prepares students for successful careers upon graduation. Baker graduates enjoy a 98 percent employment rate.

• Kettering University, formerly General Motors Institute is ranked number one in the country for industrial and manufacturing engineering and num-ber two for mechanical engineering by U.S. News & World Report.

• University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint) is part of the world renown Uni-versity of Michigan system. The university’s School of Management is located in downtown Flint. Dubbed the “Wall Street” business school, it includes a stock trading center.

• Mott Community College was recognized by the Aspen Institute in a 2011 national competition as one of the 10 best community colleges in the na-tion.

• Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine will soon bring its public health program and 100 third- and fourth-year students to down-town Flint.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Genesee County is home to more than 7,248 businesses and over 417,000 residents, and serves as a regional hub for employment and education.

• The Flint and Genesee County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy suggests that through a focused approach to economic develop-ment, up to 9,000 new jobs could be created in the next decade.

• Through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, the county offers a variety of services to businesses and entrepreneurs such as expansion sup-port, government contracting and export assistance, green solutions and financial packaging as well as workforce and entrepreneur services.

• Genesee County is a partner in the I-69 International Trade Corridor, a Michigan-based collaborative partnership among agencies, authorities, municipalities, and businesses along I-69 including Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties. The Corridor partners work to market the region’s assets to drive investment and create jobs.

GENESEE COUNTY FAST FACTS

LABOR FORCE

• More than 165,000 people work in Genesee County’s 7,248 private sector businesses.

• In 2012, Genesee County payroll was over $5 billion for its 165,000 em-ployees.

• Employment levels grew by 2.1 percent in 2012 for Genesee County with a number of business sectors reporting job growth.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Known for automotive manufacturing, the economic character of Genesee County is changing…becoming more diverse by growing in health care, advanced manufacturing, electronics, IT, alternative energy, and medical technology.

• Genesee County offers a low cost of doing business, diverse supply chain, and numerous economic incentives.

• The area’s infrastructure surpasses most regions of its size. The county is well positioned to support growth with our strong network of transporta-tion assets. This includes Bishop International Airport, I-69 International Trade Corridor, I-75 and U.S. 23, CSX and CN rail systems, major rede-velopment sites (Buick City, Flint East and Grand Blanc Weld Tool), and Karegnondi Water Authority.

• The freight industry in Genesee County is forecasted to grow from $10 billion to approximately $17 billion by 2030, which will result in growing supply chain opportunities.

Sources

STATS America

Bureau of Labor Statistics

RGA Group

U.S. Department of Labor

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