Inside Business
Before & After: What a Difference an SYI Volunteer Day Makes
August 10, 2016 More than 400 local teens took a break from their summer jobs last month to lead beautification projects in several Flint-area neighborhoods and parks. The young people, who are part of this year’s Summer Youth Initiative, helped fill more than eight large dumpsters in their efforts to leave the city better than […]
Read MoreHalve Your Snack Portions, Feel the Same Satisfaction Later
August 10, 2016 Want to snack smarter? Try this trick: stick to one handful and see how you feel 15 minutes later. In a study published by Cornell University, researchers presented two groups with different sized portions of chocolate, apple pie and potato chips. Test subjects in Group 1 were given small portions, totaling 195 […]
Read MoreNew Members: July 2016
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Read MoreInternational Students Have Significant Impact on State, Local Economy
July 20, 2016 For those of you who read my blog regularly, at one time or another you’ve read my thoughts on the skills gap – the disconnect between needs and expectations of today’s employers and the current skills of many workers in Michigan. As long as we have this skills shortage, many jobs will […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Diana Phillips, Co-Owner, Knob Hill B&B
July 20, 2016 In 2011, a stately 1926 colonial home in Flint caught the attention of Diana Phillips and her husband, Allan Griggs. But it had been abandoned for years and needed work. “We watched it sit on the market for six months and finally bought it,” said Diana, an Ohio native who has taught […]
Read MoreCapitol Theatre Kickoff Event
July 20, 2016 With the acquisition of the Capitol Theatre complete, restoration of the historic structure at Second and Harrison streets is well underway. The Whiting on July 21 is hosting a free community event at the Capitol Theatre to mark the start of the multi-million renovation project in downtown Flint. It also the kickoff […]
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