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Shared Services: What’s in a name and what’s in it for you?

March 17, 2015 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services, Shared Services

The name “shared services” may be a bit of a head-scratcher for some business leaders and heads of municipal organizations. However, the concept is catching on as revitalization efforts in the Flint and Genesee region ratchet up. Inside Business sat down with George Wilkinson, Director of Operations for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, […]

Employers Sought for FGCC Job Fair

March 17, 2015 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Up to 250 Business-Trained TeenQuest Grads Will Seek Entry-Level Jobs Employers looking to fill full- and part-time entry-level positions will have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of young adults at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Job Fair on April 24. Up to 250 graduates of the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s TeenQuest program […]

TeenQuest Students to Volunteer at Food Bank

March 17, 2015 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

Sometimes the best leadership skills are discovered by serving others. That’s the idea behind the volunteer service that about 175 current TeenQuest students will undertake Saturday, March 21, at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint. The volunteer service is a pre-requisite for graduation from TeenQuest, a no-cost business etiquette program for Genesee County […]

2015 SEE Magazine Puts Flint & Genesee Info at Your Fingertips

March 17, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Whether you’re looking for a few fun staycation options of your own or you need a handy guide to send to far-away family or business clients, the 2015 SEE Visitors Guide & Membership Directory has you covered. And, for the first time, the guide is also available as a free mobile app. The visitors guide, […]

Get Involved in Chamber Committees

March 17, 2015 | Categories: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Now that you’ve joined the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, you might consider enhancing your membership by participating in one of several standing committees. The Chamber’s established committees are engaged in legislative research as well as environmental and community issues facing Flint and Genesee County. Each group maintains a regular meeting schedule. “Committee involvement […]

Statewide Essential Services Assessment Coming in 2016

March 17, 2015 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

Businesses claiming the eligible manufacturing Personal Property Tax (PPT) exemption will be subject to a statewide special assessment to fund essential services levied by local governments. The assessment will be levied on all exempt Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (EMPP) starting in 2016. The tax base is the fair market value of EMPP at the time […]