Economic Development
Suppliers: Apply Now for the 2016 Pure Michigan Automotive Summit
January 13, 2016 Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with FCA, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Toyota and nearly 50 of their tier one partners, will host the 2016 Pure Michigan Automotive Matchmaking Summit on March 2 at COBO Center in downtown Detroit. Prospective suppliers must apply by January 18 to be considered for an […]
Read MoreRedevelopment Incentives Update
January 13, 2016 There is good news for incentives in Michigan. Act 210 of 2005 – more commonly referred to as the Commercial Rehabilitation Act – has been extended to until Dec. 31, 2020. Gov. Snyder on Dec. 15 signed the bill continuing the legislation, which was set to expire at the end of 2015. […]
Read MoreNow’s the Time to ‘Save the Date’
January 13, 2016 With 2016 in full-swing, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce event’s calendar is already chockfull of engagements to whet your business appetite for training and development, networking opportunities and a host of other services.
Read MoreKarcher Appointed to the 2016 Mid-America Economic Development Council Board of Directors
January 13, 2016 Janice Karcher, Vice President of Economic Development for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to the Mid-America Economic Development Council (Mid-America EDC) Board of Directors. Karcher, who joined the Mid-America EDC board in December, will serve a 3-year term.
Read MoreLeadership Reads: Ways to Get Off to a Great Start in 2016
January 13, 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 different ways to get […]
Read More2015 is coming to a close
December 16, 2015 As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect back on what the Chamber has accomplished in 2015. And from where I sit, the picture is very clear. Our strategic plan, mission and core values have created a strong roadmap, which is leading to incremental, positive changes.
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