Economic Development
Get Involved: YouthQuest, TeenQuest Offer Job and Vendor Opportunities
September 23, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s YouthQuest and TeenQuest programs have immediate openings for staff and vendors, and there’s one key requirement to apply. “You must enjoy working with the students,” said Sharri Newman, Director of YouthQuest, a comprehensive, afterschool program that serves approximately 2,000 students (K-12) in Flint & Genesee. […]
Read MoreHealth & Wellness in the Workplace: Reducing Stress with a Well-Planned Vacation
September 23, 2015 Each year, American workers forfeit about 429 million vacation days, according to the U.S. Travel Association. The top reason for forgoing PTO? Not wanting to face a mountain of work upon their return. Not surprisingly, these workers – particularly those who leave more than 11 days unused – are more likely to […]
Read More4 Business & Leadership Reads
September 23, 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. Cybersecurity is important for businesses as well as individuals, as […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Honors 2015 Exporters of the Year
(FLINT, MICH. – 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 […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Represented at Select International Conference on Urban Innovation and Leadership
(FLINT, Mich. – Sept. 15, 2015) Janice Karcher, Vice President of Economic Development for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, is participating in the second annual Bilbao Urban Innovation and Leadership Dialogue (BUILD), a select international conference for key policymakers and planners in the U.S. and Europe.
Read MoreSigns by Crannie Unveils Major Investment in Flint Township
(FLINT, Mich. – Sept. 10, 2015) Today, Signs by Crannie cut the ribbon on its new 52,000-square-foot facility in Flint Township, highlighting the completion of the company’s major investment project while marking its 30th year in business.
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