Inside Business
Cheryl DeFrain Joins Local EOC, Serves as Chamber’s Water Crisis Point-Person
February 3, 2016 After Mayor Karen Weaver declared a State of Emergency for Flint in December, the city activated its own Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate relief efforts related to the water crisis. The center includes representatives from state-level and local organizations, including the American Red Cross, United Way and – most recently – […]
Read MoreNew Members: February 2016
To become a member, contact Heather Kale at or (810) 600-1427, or Amber Taylor at or (810) 600-1419.
Read MoreExciting New Membership Changes for Young Professionals
February 3, 2016 Until now, anyone wanting to be part of the Young Professionals group has had to pay annual dues of $50, regardless of their employers’ Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce status. Going forward, if your employer is a member of the Chamber, there will be no cost 18-40 year olds within member […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Expands Reach of Middle, High School Programs in Flint
February 3, 2016 Keep your ear to the ground, and your eyes on the TV: Advertising promoting YouthQuest will soon hit channels including Nickelodeon, BET and TBS, with radio ads to follow mid-month. The announcements will call attention to YouthQuest’s latest initiative, which involves – for the first time ever – opening enrollment to all […]
Read MoreBeing No. 1 is Not Always a Good Thing, Especially When It Comes to Expensive Healthcare
February 3, 2016 Michael DiLorenzo, COO, Michigan Planners According to a recent study published by HealthView Services, a designer of healthcare projection software, Michigan ranks among the most expensive states when it comes to out-of-pocket healthcare costs for retirees. This is not good news for organizations trying to maintain a comprehensive retiree healthcare plan. Budgetary […]
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunity: Local Employers Encouraged to Interview Teens Feb. 9
February 3, 2016 As the current TeenQuest class nears the end of its five-week, pre-employment training program, the teens have one last requirement to complete before they graduate: mock interviews. Scheduled for Feb. 9 at Grand Blanc High School West Campus, the event provides students with real-world experience by putting them in front of actual […]
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