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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 

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As the summer comes to a close, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the local organizations, foundations and businesses that have contributed a total of $132,500 to support both TeenQuest and the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI). TeenQuest is a free, afterschool program available to all Genesee County high school students, ages 14-19. After graduating from… Read More 

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September 2, 2015 Flint & Genesee is working to become one of those regions whose residents are great ambassadors for their hometown. To be sure, there are many here who are well-versed, and speak enthusiastically, about all the wonderful things that make up Flint & Genesee. Now, the Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is preparing to add… Read More 

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September 2, 2015 The I-69 Thumb Region Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has a track record of successfully preparing local businesses to win government contracts on the local, state and federal levels.  It helps companies in a seven-county region – Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Tuscola, Sanilac and Huron – navigate the maze of government contracting. The PTAC is gearing… Read More 

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September 2, 2015 Sometimes it’s not what you sell, but why you sell, that matters to consumers. The ability to explain that “why” to the right people can be critical in maximizing your marketing efforts, according to Tonya Acha, a certified trainer with the Referral Institute. “I have one client – an estate planning attorney – who is very passionate… Read More 

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To become a member, contact Heather Kale at  or (810) 600-1427 or Amber Taylor at or (810) 600-1419. (more…) Read More