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Opening Day: US 23 Drive-In Theater Opens for 2017 Season
Today is Opening Day – and not only for the Detroit Tigers. Located in Mundy Township, one of Michigan’s few remaining drive-in theaters will be opening its gates this evening for the 2017 season. And yes, employees have confirmed: the show will go on whatever the weather – rain, starlight or even snow (knock on wood). “We’re looking forward to… Read More 

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By: Ben Clevenger, Client Services, Michigan Planners Managing costs and finding creative ways to avoid premium shifting to employees is the buzz on the street these days … and it has been for the past few years. Why, then, after millions of dollars and thousands of hours later, are carrier tools, such as telemedicine programs, so underutilized? Never before has it… Read More 

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The Flint & Genesee CVB Wants You! Become a Certified Tourism Ambassador
Accredited through the Tourism Ambassador Institute and administered at the local level, the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program is an industry-recognized certification that serves to increase tourism by inspiring front-line employees and volunteers to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience. The next CTA class, led by the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be held April… Read More 

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Flint Community Schools Seeks Non-Homestead Millage Renewal
  On May 2, Flint voters will be asked to renew the Flint Community Schools’ operating millage that was passed in 2009 to ensure better long-term financing and stability for the district. The millage is non-homestead and would levy 18 mills on all industrial, commercial and other non-homestead properties in the City of Flint. As a renewal, it is not… Read More 

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Connect with the ‘Great Make State’
Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) is a public/private initiative developed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) that helps connect local and global purchasers to suppliers of Michigan goods and services. PMBC engages in numerous activities that seek to provide Michigan companies additional access to purchasers, engineers, designers and others in a variety of industries. A key avenue for building… Read More 

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Looking to boost your professional and personal know-how? The Chamber is hosting several training and development opportunities in April. These include: April 11: Your Chamber is a Gold Mine This workshop is intended to help members and prospects see the value of a chamber membership. Learn how to maximize your membership by developing strategic partnerships and creating a referral network that… Read More