Bob Campbell
Member News – July 3, 2019
Debasish Dutta has been selected as the new chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint, effective Aug. 1. His five-year appointment was approved June 20 by the Board of Regents. Dutta is a distinguished professor of engineering and the former chancellor at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. As UM-Flint chancellor, he will serve as the chief executive officer […]
Read MoreStatewide business organizations share statement on budget negotiations
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Business Leaders for Michigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lansing Regional Chamber, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Realtors Association, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Midland Business Alliance made the following statement regarding ongoing road funding negotiations: “As […]
Read MoreThe 5th Annual ‘Meet the Buyer’ on June 19
There is still time to register for next week’s “Meet the Buyer” networking event at the Food Bank of East Michigan, 1939 Howard St., in Flint. Space is limited for the June 19 event. Sponsored by the Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), “Meet the Buyer” is a free, half-day event — from 8 […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: A few thoughts about the Mackinac Policy Conference
Greetings! I’m fresh off the Mackinac Policy Conference, where I attended with nearly 1,700 of Michigan’s business and political leaders and wanted to share a few observations. While civility continued to be an important theme, the conference pillars focused on uniting the state as one Michigan under a set of pillars: Prepare Michigan (Education and […]
Read MoreMember News – June 12, 2019
Greg Viener, a 15-year veteran of Huntington, has been named the bank’s Mid-Michigan regional president. Viener most recently served as the community president in Flint and Genesee County. As a highly engaged and respected leader, Viener will extend his focus on local involvement and purpose-driven leadership across Mid-Michigan. In his new role as regional president, he will be […]
Read MoreAll aboard for Flint & Genesee’s Craft Beer Tour
The second tour of the “Be A Tourist in Your Home Town” series departs on Saturday, June 15. Participants will be treated to a sampling of some of the area’s locally produced brews when they explore Flint & Genesee’s Craft Beer Scene, hosted by the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The craft beer […]
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