Inside Business
New Venues Highlight the 2017 ‘Be a Tourist in Your Home Town’
Several new attractions will headline the 5th Annual “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” on July 15. This year’s venues include stops at the Durant-Dort Factory One, Factory Two, Ferris Wheel Building and the new Treehouse at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum. In all, nearly three-dozen venues will participate in the one-day excursion that […]
Read MoreWhat to Eat – Based on the Latest Health Studies
The next time you pack your lunch, consider including some of the following foods. New research from across the world suggests that each of the following play a role in fighting various diseases and disorders. Red grapes, unpeeled apples and turmeric New research from the University of Texas at Austin shows that natural compounds found […]
Read MoreHealth insurance: Programs aren’t that complicated…or are they?
By Ben Clevenger, Client Services, Michigan Planners Some people cringe at the sound of screeching. Others, at the sight of blood. Some, at the thought of health insurance. While employer-sponsored benefits may seems pretty straightforward to industry experts, employees and family members may not agree. Listed below are some tips to consider when cultivating a […]
Read MoreStop Spinning Your Wheels: Move from Cooperation to Collaboration
The words cooperation and collaboration are often used interchangeably – despite being two different acts that yield different results. “Cooperation is an instance of people working together,” said Bernadette Johnson, a leadership consultant and author. “Collaboration involves coming together to share our collective knowledge, experience and creativity. In doing so, we end up with something […]
Read MoreHow to Hitch a Ride on the Most Musical Bicycle in Michigan
A yearlong fundraising campaign benefiting YouthQuest – an afterschool and summer enrichment program that serves more than 2,000 students in Flint and Genesee County each year – is nearing its end. But the best is yet to come. On Aug. 25, Joybox Express will transport a 385-pound piano from Flint to Mackinaw City on a […]
Read MoreChamber on the GO!
Teams from the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce are fanning out across the area this summer making house calls on members, as part of Chamber on the GO. The initiative is designed to check-in on members to ensure that they leveraging the full advantages of Chamber membership. Several teams, incorporating Chamber staff and Ambassadors, will make […]
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