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Foundations Update: Renovation of shuttered school will expand access to early education for Flint children
November 2, 2016 The transformation of a shuttered elementary school into a hub of early childhood education services is underway in Flint, thanks to $1 million in funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and $500,000 from the Pritzker Children’s Initiative, a program of the J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation. The grants to the Foundation […]
Read MoreFACES of Business: Matt Miller, Co-Owner, Miller Industries
November 2, 2016 When it comes to managing employees at Miller Industries – the Fenton-based holding company behind Performance Fabricating, FlexAir and MiReps – Matt Miller looks no further than his four children for inspiration. “If I don’t want to miss my kids’ activities, I know my employees don’t want to miss theirs,” says Matt, […]
Read MoreNovember Business Trainings
November 2, 2016 Looking for professional development opportunities this month? Check out the following events. Beating Holiday Stress with Mindfulness (Nov. 4 – noon to 1:30 p.m.) Mindfulness is a useful tool that helps build awareness, increases your ability to be present and encourages compassion. In this session, attendees will learn how to use mindfulness […]
Read MoreTeenQuest Expands to Day School
TeenQuest is partnering with area schools to incorporate pre-employment and leadership training during the school day. The program – previously offered only afterschool and during the summer – is now hosting day-school sessions at Atlantis Alternative High School in Flint, Clio Alternative High School and Swartz Creek Academy. “Over the past decade, TeenQuest has helped […]
Read MoreHelp YouthQuest Win $25K through Crowdsourced Philanthropic Program
November 2, 2016 YouthQuest is one of 200 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist, a crowd-sourced grant competition that empowers communities to identify issues in their neighborhoods. The 40 causes to receive the most votes will each win a $25,000 grant.
Read MoreArt of Achievement: And the Nominees are…
The nominees are in and the votes are being tallied for the third-annual Art of Achievement of Awards, presented by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau. This year’s gala will be held Nov. 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Flint Institute of Arts. […]
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