YouthQuest and TeenQuest will be honored for making a positive impact in the community during the Genesee District Library’s 16th Annual Black History Brunch on Feb. 11. The afterschool programs will receive the Partner in Progress Award during the event, which celebrates the contributions of African Americans to world history and inspires those in attendance to make a difference in… Read More 

The Innovation Incubator at the University of Michigan-Flint and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) have teamed up to offer a free intensive bootcamp to help entrepreneurs prepare a solid foundation for success. “5 Steps to Start Up” is designed for businesses at any stage. A kickoff and informational session will be held Feb. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the… Read More 

Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. The Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series can help small businesses obtain the appropriate documentation to compete for these federal contracts. The certification series kicks off on Feb. 7 with the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small… Read More 

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores topics in Critical Site Selection Factors. Critical Site Selection Factor #1: Availability of Skilled… Read More