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Enrollment Opens for TeenQuest’s Fall Session
(FLINT, Mich. – Sept. 6, 2019) TeenQuest – a pre-employment and leadership training program that prepares young people for success in the 21st-century workplace – has released its 2019-20 schedule. The first session will be held Sept. 16 to Oct. 17 and is open to all high school students ages 14-19 in Genesee County. “TeenQuest […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 12, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with six area businesses joining the organization in July. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our […]
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Flint & Genesee Chamber Shares Perspective on Mahindra’s Interest in Flint
(FLINT, Mich. – Aug. 8, 2019) The following statement should be attributed to Tim Herman, CEO, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce “We have been working closely with Mahindra and we’re thrilled that Flint is on their short list! We have the expertise, infrastructure and workforce to support a major business expansion and we welcome […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in May, June
(FLINT, Mich., July 19, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 18 area businesses joining the organization in May and June. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to […]
Read MoreClose Up: Learning about Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C.
How do you engage someone in productive civic discourse? As eight YouthQuest students recently learned during a trip to the nation’s capital, it helps to ask open-ended questions and practice active listening. That’s just one of many take-aways students gleaned from the four-day tour, which was offered through a partnership between YouthQuest and the Close […]
Read More$225K Michigan DNR Grant Supports Teens with Outdoor Employment
(FLINT, Mich., July 1, 2019) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $225,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The funding—which supports the Michigan DNR’s initiative to introduce youth in urban areas to outdoor career opportunities—facilitates the hiring of 73 teens ages 16-19 who have graduated from the […]
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