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The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is united with the tourism community to celebrate the 34th annual National Travel and Tourism Week – May 7-13 – and what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. “This week, we are celebrating what travel means to our community, and we call on everyone – from elected… Read More 

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Starting this May and continuing throughout the summer, teams of Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce employees and Ambassadors will descend on member businesses across Genesee County on a weekly basis. “These visits will provide us with the opportunity to distribute Chamber materials and identify any challenges our members may be facing,” said Heather Kale, Director of Member Services. “Whether… Read More 

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Flint Restaurant Week 2017 will be held May 16-20. Organizers are working to expand the showcase beyond the downtown eateries. A full restaurant line-up will be announced next week. “Overall, Flint Restaurant Week was a huge success and had very positive effects on the community,” said Ruegsegger, General Manager at Blackstones’ Pub & Grill. Laatz, General Manager of Soggy Bottom… Read More 

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As the temperature increases, the number of 5K races in Flint and Genesee is also on the rise. But after months of staying indoors, running a mile – let alone three – may seem like an unattainable goal. “The average person can train for a 5K in about seven weeks,” said Sam Mahler, a personal trainer with Hurley Medical Center's… Read More 

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Whether dealing with culture, process or structure, only 25 percent of change management initiatives are successful in the long term, according to a study from Towers Watson. That 75 percent failure rate? It often can be attributed to a lack of communication and lack of time for transition, says Bernadette Johnson, who will lead the “Change is a Good Thing – You… Read More 

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By: Ben Clevenger, Client Services, Michigan Planners Gone are the days when you can take a piece of paper to the local pharmacy and obtain “just what the doctor ordered.”  We now have prior authorizations, quantity limitations, and additional requirements that are designed to limit wasteful pharmacy spending and maximize effective health care.  This may leave consumers feeling overwhelmed and… Read More