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August 12, 2015 The I-69 Thumb Regional Manufacturing Coalition has launched a LinkedIn group to help bolster the region’s competitiveness and investment in the manufacturing sector. The networking group page also provides a venue to showcase manufacturers, their products and job openings while encouraging local purchasing and talent recruitment. “The I-69 Thumb Region’s scope of work includes development in manufacturing… Read More 

August 12, 2015 Research shows that job seekers who participate in workforce training programs are nearly three times more likely to secure a job than those who do not. And while the Chamber’s Career Edge workshop series – which kicks off this month – doesn’t guarantee job placement, it does offer participants the opportunity to learn critical skills, such as… Read More 

August 12, 2015 Let’s say you eat lunch around noon, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. That’s a long stretch to go without eating. Add in the stressors of work, combined with the availability of a vending machine or nearby convenience store, and it’s no surprise if you end up eating a bag or two of chips in the late… Read More 

August 12, 2015 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. Forbes Resource Center: How to build a small business How 12 Companies Make Meetings Memorable,… Read More