Bob Campbell
The eTEAM provides strength in numbers
For a decade, the eTEAM was perhaps known as the organization that presented Jumpstart, a half-day conference held annually for prospective and emerging entrepreneurs in Flint & Genesee. Although the conference was retired at the conclusion of last year’s event, eTEAM is alive and well, and still hard at work helping entrepreneurs to realize their […]
Read MoreBirdies to Benefit Afterschool, Pre-Employment Programs at The Ally Challenge
As 78 golf professionals compete for a $2-million purse during The Ally Challenge, the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF), the nonprofit arm of the Flint & Genesee Chamber, will also have the chance to benefit from the players’ performance. Through the tournament’s Birdies for Charity campaign, GAFF and other participating nonprofits can solicit donations and […]
Read MoreKettering University’s Atwood Stadium to host second annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic
FLINT, Michigan – Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium will host the second annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic to kickoff the 2018 high school football season on Thursday, August 23. The classic will feature a triple-header featuring the following games between teams across Genesee County: 1 p.m. – Flint vs. Beecher 4 p.m. – Hamady vs. Byron […]
Read MorePeople on the move
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. has named Brian Griffin as its new chief executive officer and chairman of the Board of Directors, effective June 4. “This is a time of great opportunity for Diplomat, and I have long admired the Company and its innovative approach to driving better health outcomes,” said Griffin. “Following years of leadership experience […]
Read MoreQ&A: ELGA’s Lori Hawk on credit score myths and truths
Considering that your credit score impacts everything from your car insurance to your loan interest rates, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with ELGA Credit Union to offer Credit Score Matters on June 21. The lunch-hour workshop will cover what factors impact overall credit score, common myths and some helpful do’s […]
Read MoreBy the numbers: Tourism in Flint & Genesee
Earlier this month, Michigan tourism officials and members of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan (TICOM) gathered at Flint’s Capitol Theatre to highlight the economic impact of travel to the state of Michigan. The event was part of the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel […]
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