Genesee County, the City of Flint, and Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) have united   in a shared services effort for the planning and development of a regional purchasing collaborative. Also joining in this initiative, the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Shared Services Center will provide expert support and assistance for the promotion and advancement of the purchasing collaborative.  The mission of the collaborative is to address the purchasing needs of local units of government throughout the region by efficiently leveraging existing purchasing systems and resources, offering quality products and services, while stimulating local business development. 

Funding has been requested from the Michigan Department of Treasury Competitive Grant Assistance Program (December 2012) to provide financial assistance for start-up activities needed to lay a solid foundation for the success and sustainability of the purchasing collaborative.

C-GAP funding was denied. Purchasing shared service has not determined a next step for 2014.