Christopher Yeates, A.A.E., ACE, Bishop International Airport’s chief operating officer, has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives.

Placemakers from across the United States will converge in Flint on Sept. 21-24 for a Placemaking Week of tours, learning, sharing and transformation.

As Lead Now Flint & Genesee gears up for the launch of its seventh cohort, the yearlong leadership development program is seeking proposals for the cohort’s community impact project.

The Flint & Genesee Group exists to strengthen the local economy and create a place where people thrive, and businesses invest and grow. We cannot do this without our Chamber members, and we want to show you our appreciation.

McLaren Flint welcomes Chris Candela to the position of president and CEO, effective Aug. 1. Candela has more than 27 years of successful, progressive responsibility in health care, including both clinical and executive leadership experience.