Izzi Joseph, Author at Flint & Genesee Group

Registration for TeenQuest Pre-Employment Program Now Underway

August 30, 2018 | Categories: News Releases, Newsroom

First session kicks off Sept. 17 (FLINT, Mich. – Aug. 30, 2018) TeenQuest – a pre-employment and leadership training program designed to prepare young people for success in the 21st-century workplace – has released its 2018-19 schedule. Enrollment is open to all students, ages 14-19 in grades 9-12, in Genesee County. The five-week program, offered […]

FACES of Flint & Genesee Video: Derek Sommer, Spud Software

August 29, 2018 | Categories: Faces of Flint

Derek Sommer always knew he wanted to own his own business. While studying computer science at Western Michigan University, he began researching what it would take to work for himself. After graduating, Sommer took contract jobs to become more well-rounded and establish relationships in his field. Three years later, and just weeks away from welcoming […]

Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July

August 14, 2018 | Categories: News Releases, Newsroom

(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 28 area businesses joining the organization in 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 welcome our […]

Job & Resource Fair Offers ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Genesee County Job Seekers

August 10, 2018 | Categories: News Releases, Newsroom

(FLINT, Mich. – Aug. 10, 2018) More than 25 employers will seek to fill entry-level positions during the Flint & Genesee Job & Resource Fair, to be held Thursday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baker College of Flint. The job fair – open to adults 18 and older – will also […]

Public Policy Committee Endorses Three Millage Proposals on Aug. 7 Ballot

August 7, 2018 | Categories: Newsroom, Uncategorized

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee endorses three millage and millage renewal proposals on today’s ballot (August 7). They include: The Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage proposal, which would levy 0.96 mills to provide free or deeply discounted admission to local art institutions, including the Flint Institute of […]

Statement

August 1, 2018 | Categories: News Releases, Newsroom

The following statement is in response to an incident that occurred in 2015 with a student who attended YouthQuest that has now resulted in a disability-related discrimination allegation against the afterschool program. The safety of our YouthQuest students and staff is a top priority. For more than eight years, YouthQuest has provided nearly 2,000 students […]