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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] September 2, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber recently launched the FACES of Flint & Genesee Business social media campaign. Known as FACES, the campaign aims to put a human face on local business brands. This is important because as the saying goes… “To know the owner is to know the business”. If… Read More 

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September 2, 2015 Real estate, talent, agribusiness and regional opportunities will be highlighted as the I-69 Thumb Region hosts its 4th Annual Regional Summit.  The event takes place on September 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint. The half-day Summit is designed to provide businesses, government and residents with information about growth… Read More 

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September 2, 2015 The Speak To Your Health! Community Survey Committee is requesting the assistance of major employers and community leaders in Flint & Genesee with data collection for its 2015 survey of county residents. The Speak To Your Health! Community Survey will collect important information about health status and quality of life concerns of residents for Flint & Genesee.… Read More 

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September 2, 2015 Flint & Genesee saw a slight uptick in the number of unemployed from June to July, according to the most current data from the Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. “The rise was mostly due to some auto-related layoffs that are seasonal in nature and a normal July pattern,” said Kevin Doyle, an economic… Read More 

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September 2, 2015 Matching Funds Available to Employers Employers looking to fill entry-level positions will have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of qualified candidates at the next Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Job Fair, which will be attended by alumni of the Chamber’s TeenQuest/Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) and Career Edge programs. “The job seekers at this event have… Read More