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Registration for TeenQuest Pre-Employment Program Now Underway
First session kicks off Sept. 17 (FLINT, Mich. – Aug. 30, 2018) TeenQuest – a pre-employment and leadership training program designed to prepare young people for success in the 21st-century workplace – has released its 2018-19 schedule. Enrollment is open to all students, ages 14-19 in grades 9-12, in Genesee County. The five-week program, offered […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber names a Director of Community & Government Affairs
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Adrian Walker as the director of Community and Government Affairs, reporting to CEO Tim Herman. Walker will work side-by-side with the Chamber’s CEO and other members of the leadership team coordinating legislative and advocacy efforts, and have day-to-day responsibility for working with business, […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 28 area businesses joining the organization in June. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber’s Public Policy Committee Endorses Two Millage Renewal Proposals
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today announced the endorsement of the millage renewals for the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension in Genesee County on the August 7 ballot. MTA is asking voters to renew 0.40 mill for five years to fund “Your Ride” […]
Read MoreStatement
The following statement is in response to an incident that occurred in 2015 with a student who attended YouthQuest that has now resulted in a disability-related discrimination allegation against the afterschool program. The safety of our YouthQuest students and staff is a top priority. For more than eight years, YouthQuest has provided nearly 2,000 students […]
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