Carol Pongrac
Improve Workplace Well-being with Support from Senior Leadership
June 8, 2016 Despite the prevalence of workplace wellness efforts, only one-third of American workers say they regularly participate in the health promotion programs provided by their employer, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association. This likely has something to do with the fact that only 44 percent of working Americans says […]
Read MoreSecurity Credit Union President Receives The Salvation Army Hands of Mercy Award
June 8, 2016 Flint-based Security Credit Union President and CEO Christopher Estes has been recognized as The Salvation Army Genesee/Shiawassee Regional Command’s 2015 Hands of Mercy Award recipient. The award is presented each year to an individual or organization that shares The Salvation Army’s longstanding dedication to the local community, while pioneering civic responsibility and […]
Read MoreBaker College Awards the Kurtz Scholarship
June 8, 2016 Wannetta Reid, of Flint, is the recipient of the 2016 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship at Baker College of Flint. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Baker student who demonstrates academic achievement, and either a commitment to community service or a successful balance of work, family and school obligations.
Read MoreRiverfront Eyecare Parent Company Named Among Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers
June 8, 2016 The parent company of Riverfront Eyecare, Davinci Equity Group, has been named as one of the Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers by Vision Monday Magazine. The monthly publication, which covers the optical industry, based the ranking on Davinci’s 2015 sales and revenue.
Read MoreFGCC Hosts Mission Flint, Business Leaders and Faith-Based Community to Discuss Next Steps in Economic Recovery
Flint business leaders and pastors met May 10 with city and state officials to share firsthand accounts from their on-the-ground experiences of the water crisis during a private meeting hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The 12-member group included top officials from the Snyder Administration, including Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Mission […]
Read MoreTen Foundations Commit Nearly $125 Million to Help Flint Recover
Flint residents woke up on May 11 to exciting news that 10 foundations – led by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation – have pledged nearly $125 million to support health, education and economic development to help Flint recover from the water crisis. Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce CEO Tim Herman applauded the announcement of […]
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