Tim Herman, Author at Flint & Genesee Group

First impressions…

November 25, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November 30, 2015 We’ve all heard the saying “first impressions are often lasting impressions.” And if you live or work in the Flint area, you understand exactly what this means. Even if the impression was made 20 years ago. That’s why I’m very excited that our Convention & Visitors Bureau team is rolling out an […]

We offer a variety of training to enhance the knowledge and skills of the community

August 11, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

August 12, 2015 While economic development is an important focus for the Flint & Genesee Chamber, we recognize that a key way to strengthen our economy is to invest in enhancing the knowledge and skills of the community. Our goal: increase the number of forward-thinking leaders, and well-educated and well-trained workers. With this in mind, […]

Manufacturing Coalition Works with Educators to Bridge Talent Gap

June 30, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

A strong manufacturing industry is fundamental to not only our local region, but to our nation’s prosperity. The industry contributes to high export potential, better standards of living, and more jobs – with a strong multiplier effect. And according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, we have over 300 manufacturing firms right […]

Local Teens are Counting on Us

May 19, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Last week, Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) issued its summer 2015 job market forecast for Michigan teens. The teen unemployment rate is expected to decline by 2.8 percent from last summer. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the unemployment rate for teens is still projected to be 17.2 percent […]

In Your Corner: Great response to recent Capitol Theatre announcement

April 28, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

A healthy downtown is key to a strong community, and with the recent announcement about the Capitol Theatre, we are taking a significant step forward to becoming more healthy and vibrant. The Friends of the Capitol Theatre, a subsidiary of the nonprofit Uptown Reinvestment Corporation (URC), announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with Capitol […]

Thanks for Celebrating With Us

April 7, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

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 attended the […]