Economic Development
Prepare for ‘Meet the Buyer’ 2018
“Meet the Buyer 2018” is one month from today. So there is still plenty time to sharpen your sales pitch for the prospective buyers of the goods and services that will be present at the May 11 event. The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is ready to assist. PTAC is hosting Meet the […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: Partnering to boost economic development
During a press conference on Monday, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver announced her newly created Economic Development (ED) team, which will be led by Rodrick Miller, formerly president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp. She also announced that her new team would be partnering with the Flint & Genesee Chamber to develop a comprehensive […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber’s Annual Meeting Highlights 2017 Results and a Region Energized for Growth
The economic momentum for Flint and Genesee County has taken hold. That was the overriding message from Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Meeting, “Building the Future,” held today at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc Area. “Our strategy is working,” said Chamber CEO Tim Herman, to the more than 400 assembled guests. “While […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Issues RFP for Connecting Workers to Jobs
Looking to build off the success of last week’s talent forum, the I-69 Thumb Region is now seeking proposals for ways to improve the regional workforce supply in 2018 and beyond. Specifically, the Request for Proposal (RFP) should address one of two key areas discussed at the Jan. 24 forum: Underemployment – Assist residents working […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Talent Forum to Address Labor Market Opportunities
The I-69 Thumb Region is experiencing job growth, as many employers are in a hiring mode. At the same time, there are many residents here who would like to increase their incomes by obtaining a new or better job. Bolstering the area’s labor market will be the focus of the I-69 Thumb Region Talent Forum […]
Read MoreInvestment News & Grand Openings
Innovation and creativity highlight the investment news and grand openings in this edition of Inside Business. The much-anticipated Ferris Wheel Innovation Center, 615 S. Saginaw St., opened Nov. 6 to a packed crowd of community well-wishers, including Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee. The article — Turning to innovation — published by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. […]
Read More