Inside Business
By the numbers: Tourism in Flint & Genesee
Earlier this month, Michigan tourism officials and members of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan (TICOM) gathered at Flint’s Capitol Theatre to highlight the economic impact of travel to the state of Michigan. The event was part of the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: Headed to #MPC18 soon
It’s that time again. Next week, I, along with other Flint-area business and community leaders, will be traveling north to the Mackinac Policy Conference (MPC). The forum (May 29 – June 1) brings together local, state and national leaders in business, politics, philanthropy and news media to talk about issues that are affecting Michigan, and […]
Read MoreThe future of mobility runs through Flint & Genesee
(Photo credit: Kettering University) Flint & Genesee represents the heritage and the future of the automotive industry. The assets are all here, said Tyler Rossmaessler, director of economic development at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The challenge and opportunity, Rossmaessler said, is to leverage those strengths to grow the regional economy by luring […]
Read MoreQ&A: Bernadette Johnson on giving and receiving feedback
Whether it’s related to performance or behavior, feedback is an important element of an individual’s professional and personal development. But it’s not always easy to give – or to receive. With this in mind, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Bernadette Johnson to offer a workshop about how to give […]
Read MoreOn the Move & New Members
ROWE Professional Services Co. named Rick A. Freeman, PE, the new director of engineering following 18 years serving as the deputy director of engineering. As director of engineering, Freeman leads the nearly 90-member engineering staff in the company’s eight offices. Freeman joined ROWE in 1998 with 12 years’ experience, became an associate (company shareholder) in […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in April
(FLINT, Mich., May 1, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 20 area businesses joining the organization in April. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our […]
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