Amanda Blackburn, Author at Flint & Genesee Group

Inside Business Recommends: 3 Business & Leadership Reads

November 25, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business or 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, Inc., New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We hope you find these […]

Chamber’s Art of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry

November 7, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and service superstars last night during the 2014 Art of Achievement Awards event. Nearly 400 people were on hand as U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee presented awards to outstanding businesses, community supporters and and hospitality industry stars in 12 categories at the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown […]

C.S. Mott Foundation Awards YouthQuest $2.8 Million Grant

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce YouthQuest program has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. “Because of the continued generosity of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, thousands of Flint & Genesee children are safe, healthy and learning during the critical afterschool hours,” said Tim Herman, CEO, Flint & […]

Enihcam to Host Ribbon Cutting, Open House

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

On Wednesday, November 12 Enihcam will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate their new location and facility expansion. The building features a new SMTCL showroom and training facility. Local dignitaries will be on hand to help cut the ribbon.

Chamber Seeks Employees for Open Positions

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for the following open positions:

First-Ever Dream Job Fair to Connect TeenQuest Grads with Employers

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

About 175 graduates of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce TeenQuest program will seek employment during the first-ever Dream Job Fair on Nov. 14. While graduates of the TeenQuest program traditionally qualify for the Summer Youth Initiative summer job program, the Dream Job Fair will connect business-trained 18- to 25-year-olds with more permanent opportunities.