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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 beyond what we would have… Read More 

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Chamber 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 visits during normal business hours… Read More 

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Recently, a nationally renowned, Dallas-based site consultant met with representatives of various economic development agencies in Flint & Genesee to learn how our region can improve its competitiveness in the site selection process. The following is an edited transcript of the conversation with Tim Feemster, President & CEO, Foremost Quality Logistics. What should our partners know about the site selection… Read More 

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During her four years at Hill McCloy High School in Montrose, Kaitlyn McGlaughlin served as president of her class, the environmental club, Students Against Destructive Decisions; vice president of the student council; and member of the National Honor Society, drama club and anti-bullying club. She was a math tutor and volunteered with organizations including the North End Soup Kitchen and… Read More 

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Flint Homecoming Recruits Region’s Expatriates to Help Move Flint Forward
For the first time ever, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and its partners will host Flint Homecoming on August 16-17, recruiting Flint expatriates from across the country to the invitation-only, one-and-a-half-day event. Loosely modeled after the Crain’s Detroit Business event, Flint Homecoming is designed to provide opportunities to reconnect, rediscover and invest in the future of the Flint… Read More