Economic Development
PTAC Certification Series: HUBZone Program
June 8, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran owned. The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. To learn how your business can leverage this U.S. […]
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 More4 ways the Chamber is advocating for its members – right now
May 18, 2016 In today’s blogpost, I want to share with our members some of the ways that we are out working on your behalf. First, in the months following the onset of the water crisis, the Flint & Genesee Chamber has increased its partnership with public and private sectors. Our goal is to provide […]
Read MoreLt. Gov. Calley and Justice Bernstein to Host 2016 MI Hidden Talent Workshop
May 18, 2016 Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein are continuing their partnership by hosting a statewide business workshop on June 21 in Flint to provide employers with the tools to strengthen Michigan’s workforce by hiring people with disabilities. Calley and Bernstein launched the MI Hidden Talent tour in 2015 to […]
Read MoreGrowing Your Business with Government Contracting in Genesee County
May 18, 2016 Doing business with the government is a great way to diversify your customer base. Each year, the federal government purchases hundreds of billions of dollars in goods and services. PTAC can help position your company to pursue to these opportunities. Learn how on May 24 at the Mott Foundation Building, 519 S. Saginaw, Flint, MI 48502. […]
Read MoreScholarships for Female Entrepreneurs Available; Deadline Fast Approaching
May 18, 2016 Female entrepreneurs looking to further their education can apply for financial help thanks to a scholarship and education fund that honor late businesswoman Katharine Roat Stevens. “Katharine Roat Stevens was a well-known local business owner and advocate for women in business,” said Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President, Education and Training, Flint & Genesee […]
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