Amanda Blackburn, Author at Flint & Genesee Group

Women’s Leadership Committee Closes Year with Diaper Drive; Preps for 2016

November 25, 2015 | Categories: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 30, 2015 The Women’s Leadership Committee of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is holding a Diaper Drive from now until Dec. 15. All items – diapers and baby wipes – will be donated to the Ennis Center for Children in Flint. Please contact Amber Taylor in Member Services at to donate […]

Study: Short Walks at the Office Can Reverse Damage of Prolonged Sitting

November 25, 2015 | Categories: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 30, 2015 While sitting at work for six straight hours may show adept concentration skills, it’s not the smartest move when it comes to your health. Specifically, prolonged sitting reduces blood flow to the legs, which negatively impacts the health of your arteries.

Leadership Reads: November 30

November 25, 2015 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 30, 2015 Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores some of the research […]

FGCC Employment Opportunities

November 23, 2015 | Categories: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 30, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

A Message of Thanks

November 3, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 4, 2015 It’s that time of the year in the United States when we give thanks; thanks for everything that we are grateful for the past year. So in this month’s blog post, I’d like to share a few things for which I am thankful. Like many urban areas, Flint & Genesee has its […]

Collaboration Clears the Way for Redeveloping the Old Ramada Inn Site

November 3, 2015 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 4, 2015 The eyesore on Pierson Road at I-75 will soon be no more, thanks to a collaborative effort to level the old Ramada Inn, which is located at one of Genesee County’s main gateway corridors. The project will clear the way for redeveloping the property and returning it to the tax rolls. The […]