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Manufacturing 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 […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee: Ray Porter of Porter’s Orchard
When Ray Porter went into partnership with his father in 1979, he already had more than 15 years of orchard-related experience under his belt – an impressive feat for someone who was just 22 at the time. “I remember being about five years old and sweeping the floor,” says Porter, the third-generation owner of Porter’s […]
Read MoreChamber Recruits Companies for Manufacturing Day 2017
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer Manufacturing Day tours to students around Genesee County for the third consecutive year. These talent tours have been offered on or around National Manufacturing Day, and this year’s event will be held Oct. 5. In addition, the Chamber’s Education & Training team is recruiting additional […]
Read MoreCommit to Fit Kicks off 7th Annual Fall 4 Fitness Challenge
To promote health and wellness within the local community, the Commit to Fit! program will kick off the 7th Annual Fall 4 Fitness Challenge at noon on Sept. 29 at the Flint Farmers’ Market. The business-to-business wellness competition is available free-of-charge to any Flint & Genesee business, organization or community group interested in bringing wellness to […]
Read MoreHousing Development and Incentives Headline the I-69 Thumb Regional Summit
Housing development opportunities will be a focus the 6th Annual I-69 Thumb Regional Summit when it convenes Sept. 21 at the Lapeer Country Club, 3786 Hunt Rd. in Lapeer. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSDHA) will roll-out a regional report on housing, as part of a panel discussion on housing development, said Janice Karcher, […]
Read MoreFGCC CEO reacts to recent project news; hints at more to come
Last week, the citizens of Flint and Genesee County learned of positive news from Lear Corporation, Consumers Energy and FlintNow as well as the PGA Tour Champions in partnership with Detroit-based Ally Financial. In the following Q&A with Inside Business, Flint & Genesee Chamber CEO Tim Herman shares his reactions to pivotal news announced last […]
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