Inside Business
CEO Blog: Six reasons to be thankful this season
With Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, I wanted to use this week’s blogpost to focus on some of the things for which the Flint & Genesee Chamber is thankful. We are thankful that the people of Flint and Genesee County have remained resilient, holding on to that “CAN DO” spirit, and remembering the rich […]
Read MoreHelp Promote ‘Shopping Local’ with this Quick Survey
With Small Business Saturday just over three weeks away, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to launch a social media campaign that will run from Nov. 25 to Dec. 24. The goal: to encourage followers to shop locally this holiday season. Interested in helping? If you’re a Chamber member, please take […]
Read MoreInvestment News & Grand Openings
There were several exciting developments in Flint & Genesee’s automotive sector over the past several weeks, representing more than $40 million of investment and hundreds of new jobs. In addition, the Flint & Genesee Chamber hosted five grand openings for new and existing members during the same period. On Sept. 20, Laird, a global technology […]
Read MoreA Lending Resource for Budding Entrepreneurs
Finding capital to start or feed a growing business is a longstanding challenge for entrepreneurs. However, fledgling businesses may look to crowdfunding a source of financing and one option is Kiva. Kiva is for any entrepreneur who can use a zero-percent interest loan to help take his or her business to the next level. Whether the entrepreneur is still […]
Read MoreThere’s still time to highlight excellence
Do you work with someone who demonstrates excellence in the way he or she leads, serves the community, motivates people or delivers outstanding customer service? If so, you have an opportunity to nominate that individual or individuals for an Art of Achievement Award. There’s still time to submit a nomination through Oct. 20. Anyone who […]
Read MoreManufacturing Day Gives 300 Students an Inside View of the Field
Manufacturing Day 2017 was a rousing success with 302 students participating in this year’s event, which is designed to help change perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and highlight the outstanding opportunities in the field. Now in its third consecutive year, local participation has grown steadily from 75 students who took part in National Manufacturing Day […]
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