Economic Development
FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Meet Frank Kizy
When Frank Kizy and his wife, Dr. Amber Kizy, sat down to pick a location for her first dental practice, they made a profound discovery from a simple Google search. “We had originally considered West Bloomfield, where we have family,” says Frank, who previously owned a Papa Romano’s Pizza franchise in Oak Park. “But when […]
Read MorePTAC Events to Help Grow Your Business
April 27, 2016 The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helps prepare local businesses to win government contracts on the local, state and federal level. It has two programs coming up in May for businesses interested in government contracting. PTAC’s Certification Series resumes May 10 with the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. Registration begins at […]
Read MoreFlint Announces New Nonstop Service on United Airlines To Newark Starting July 1
April 27, 2016 Flint’s Bishop International Airport announced that United Airlines will begin flying nonstop jet service to Newark Airport starting on July 1. Newark is one of three commercial airports serving the metropolitan New York area. As a true regional airport, this additional route from Bishop will give 3 million people nonstop access to […]
Read MoreLeadership Reads
Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores topics in community development and revitalization.
Read MoreWe’re Focused on Solutions and Moving Flint Forward
April 6, 2016 As Flint makes its way through the water contamination crisis, the challenges that many businesses are faced with are mounting. So while the experts are working on a plan to provide safe, clean water, we, at the Flint & Genesee Chamber are focused on solutions that support our local business community – […]
Read MoreLeadership Reads: Corporate Philanthropy and Social Responsibility
April 5, 2016 Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores topics in corporate philanthropy and social […]
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