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March 16, 2016 For the past four years, YouthQuest has participated in Macy's Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter written to Santa and collected in stores. This past holiday season, the afterschool program set an ambitious goal: to send more than 21,000 letters to Kris Kringle on National Believe Day (Dec. 11), when the retailer doubles… Read More 

March 16, 2016 Businesses that hire job applicants through the next Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Job Fair can apply for funds that cover up to half of normal hiring and employment costs during the first 90 days of employment.* The April 22 job fair will be attended by alumni, ages 18 and older, of TeenQuest/Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) and Career Edge.… Read More 

March 16, 2016 Think you know all there is to know about Flint & Genesee? Great! Now, let’s put it to the test by becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA). Registration is underway for the April 13 class. Register now. The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau CTA program teaches frontline professionals in the hospitality industry as well as… Read More 

March 16, 2016 Bishop International Airport is excited to host a TSA Pre✓® enrollment center event on April 11-15. No need to drive to a traditional enrollment location – this is one-stop shopping for all your signup needs! TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and more efficient screening experience.… Read More 

By: John DiLorenzo, CEO, Michigan Planners March 16, 2016 We live in a world where we can literally reach 1,000 people, with an impactful message, in just about 30 minutes via a Tweet, Facebook post, or email message. All it takes is the right people and the right technology. A century ago it would have been a good old fashion,… Read More 

Health & Wellness in the Workplace March 16, 2016 Back pain is often cited as one of the leading causes of missed days of work in the United States. However, based on new research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, there might be a simple and cost-effective solution. In an eight-week study following older adults who experience chronic… Read More