Economic Development
4 Business & Leadership Reads
October 14, 2015 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 various aspects of employee […]
Read MoreMini Expo for Food-based Businesses
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 1, 2015) Starting or expanding your food-oriented small business can be more than just a dream. If it is your desire to earn the rewards of your culinary skills by launching your food-based business or taking an existing operation to the next level, then this event is for you.
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Honors Local Exporters
September 23, 2015 Today, five businesses were honored for their business results in exporting from the I-69 Thumb Region, which includes Genesee, Lapeer, Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties. More than 130 business, civic and education leaders were on hand as Exporter of the Year awards were presented during the I-69 Thumb Annual […]
Read MorePerception of Manufacturing Must Catch Up to Reality
This year the United States will recognize National Manufacturing Day (NMD) on Oct. 2. The goal is to celebrate modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Over the decades, the sector has changed significantly. Today’s advanced manufacturing is high tech, clean spaces with state-of-the-art equipment, and goes beyond the automotive industry to include […]
Read MoreMini Expo for Food-based Start-up Businesses
September 23, 2015 Starting your food-oriented small business can be more than just a dream. If it is your desire to earn the rewards of your culinary skills by starting a food-based business, then this event is for you. Join the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the eTEAM to discover the tools and steps […]
Read MoreCareer Edge Looks to Expand, Seeks Collaborative Opportunities
September 23, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking local organizations and churches interested in hosting pre-employment training for unemployed individuals in the community. The Career Edge workshop series addresses all aspects of the job-search process and is available at no cost to host-organizations or those in attendance. “We want to make […]
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