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October 12, 2017 Please join the Region 6 PTAC on Oct. 19 for its Mini Meet the Buyer Series, featuring the Genesee County Purchasing Department. This event will provide more insight on how to connect with the Genesee County Purchasing Department. (more…) Read More 

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October 12, 2016 “Art on Tap” at the Flint Institute of Arts headlines this week’s happenings in and around Flint & Genesee. Presented by Applebee’s, the 9th annual Beer Tasting event features more than 100 craft beers, delicious cuisine from Redwood Steakhouse and live music. There will also be VIP Tasting from 4-5 p.m. of exclusive beers led by a… Read More 

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October 12, 2016 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. Can Infrastructure Keep America Competitive? Are You Building a Place That Attracts Top Talent? Fixing… Read More 

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October 12, 2016 By: John DiLorenzo, Chief Entertainment Officer (CEO), Michigan Planners On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule that would change overtime wage payment for American workers. The new rule allows more employees to qualify for overtime payment by doubling the salary threshold that employees must meet in order to qualify for an overtime… Read More 

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October 12, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Genesee Area Focus Fund, in partnership with the City of Flint, has received an $197,416 Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to conduct a feasibility study for a business accelerator at the former Buick City site, Flint's largest brownfield. (more…) Read More 

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October 12, 2016 On Nov. 15, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 Art of Achievement Awards at the Flint Institute of Arts. There’s still time to make a nomination as the window is open through Oct. 21. I hope that everyone who reads this blog post will consider writing a submission. This is an opportunity to… Read More