This year, the average consumer is expected to spend roughly $1,226 during the holiday shopping season, according to a new report from Deloitte. That number nearly doubles to $2,226 among households earning $100,000 or more. Interestingly, non-gift spending is expected to account for almost two-thirds of the average holiday budget this year, with consumers planning […]

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Innovation and creativity highlight the investment news and grand openings in this edition of Inside Business. The much-anticipated Ferris Wheel Innovation Center, 615 S. Saginaw St., opened Nov. 6 to a packed crowd of community well-wishers, including Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee. The article — Turning to innovation — published by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. […]

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The November-December issue of AND, the bi-monthly business magazine of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, is arriving in the mailboxes of Chamber members this week. In the current issue, read about: The manufacturing sector in Flint and Genesee County How area businesses are engaging with our local communities A profile of a longtime […]

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