Amanda Blackburn
UM-Flint Chancellor Emphasizes Community and Student Success in Inauguration Speech
Chancellor Susan E. Borrego, in her official investiture ceremony April 17, called for bold action in further building University of Michigan-Flint community connections and student achievement. Borrego, who began as chancellor last August, said she believes UM-Flint is “on the cusp of another huge shift in the life of the university.”
Read MoreKettering grad dedicated to Flint’s revitalization
Throughout her upbringing, education and professional career, the one underlying theme in Essence Wilson ‘05’s life is unwavering support and belief in Flint’s revitalization. “I always had a passion for Flint and see a great deal of potential and opportunity here,” Wilson said. “I see my peers seeking opportunities elsewhere because there’s a mindset that […]
Read MoreLandaal Packaging Systems: Packaging A Healthier Earth
By Stephanie Irwin – Innovative Health Magazine (An excerpt) I often had noticed the Landaal Packaging Systems office when eating in Blackstone’s Pub in Flint. But, aside from the attractive building façade, I had never given much thought to who they are or what they do. Package what? But as the industry — many industries, in […]
Read MoreSigns by Crannie Moves into New Building
Next phase of growth for company celebrating 30 year anniversary Signs by Crannie has begun the move to their new building Flint Township in April, 2015 – 30 years after the business was started. The recently renovated 52,000 square foot building at 4145 Market Place in Flint Township across from Bishop Airport represents the continued […]
Read MoreTop Leadership Development Programs Merge
Two well-known leadership development programs serving Flint and Genesee County have merged to become one. Leadership NOW! – Optimizing Leadership Effectiveness is a comprehensive program for the region’s emerging, high-potential leaders working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Leadership NOW! combines the strengths of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Alliance and […]
Read MoreGetting to Yes! – Removing Barriers to Small Business Lending
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan District Office, in partnership with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Small Business Development Center at Kettering University, is bringing Getting to Yes! to Genesee County. The program is a unique initiative developed to help area small business owners get the financing they need to […]
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