Izzi Joseph
YouthQuest’s Monthly Highlights: January 2017
NEVER TOO EARLY There are more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, with 93 in Michigan alone. In January, students in fifth through eighth grades were challenged to send a letter to at least one out-of-state college, asking them to send back materials that could be used to advertise their school. After […]
Read MoreResources for Job Seekers in Flint & Genesee County
Looking for a job? Whether you’re a high school student or parent, there are several local resources that can help prepare you for the job market and connect you with local employers. A few examples include: Career Edge Career Edge is designed to give participants, ages 18 and up, the skills needed to get and keep […]
Read More8 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Flint & Genesee
Whether you’re spending Valentine’s weekend with your partner, kids or friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Flint and Genesee. For example, you might: Hit the ice with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena. The open skate is scheduled from 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 11. General admission is $10, with VIP and family […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in January
(FLINT, Mich., Feb. 1, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 12 area businesses joining the organization in January. 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 MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber to Provide 80+ Training, Development Opportunities in 2017
(FLINT, Mich., January 31, 2017) – In an effort to serve as a central, affordable resource for professional and personal development, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering more than 80 workshops and seminars in 2017. “Learning is a lifelong process that helps move you closer to reaching your full potential,” said George […]
Read MoreLeadership NOW Kicks Off Third Cohort with 18 Genesee County Professionals
(FLINT, Mich., January 20, 2017) – Eighteen local professionals have been selected to participate in Leadership NOW, an intensive, year-long leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County. The participants selected for the third cohort, which kicked off today, represent a wide variety of current […]
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