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(FLINT, Mich. – April 15, 2015) There is still time for small business owners in Flint and Genesee County seeking money to grow their companies to register for Getting to Yes!, a free training program to help established businesses navigate the challenges of securing bank financing. (more…) Read More 

Two well-known leadership development programs serving Flint and Genesee County have merged to become one. Leadership NOW! – Optimizing Leadership Effectiveness is a comprehensive program for the region’s emerging, high-potential leaders working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Leadership NOW! combines the strengths of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Alliance and the United Way of Genesee… Read More 

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="250"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for coming out to celebrate with us. It means a lot. It’s the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s time to share with all of you how we are working with our partners to improve the local economy and quality of citizen’s lives. Over 450 guests… Read More 

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan District Office, in partnership with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Small Business Development Center at Kettering University, is bringing Getting to Yes!  to Genesee County. The program is a unique initiative developed to help area small business owners get the financing they need to grow their businesses. Created in response… Read More 

The improved economy has done much to kick-start the job market for many people whose employment prospects had all but stalled in recent years. However, disabled adults continue to face additional barriers in finding employment. That is why the Chamber’s Disability Works Committee has taken on the role of matchmaker as it seeks to align opportunities for employers and prospective… Read More