Former L. A. Lakers Coach Phil Jackson once said, “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”  From one retired coach to another, I couldn’t agree more. Partnering with other businesses, nonprofits and communities is an excellent way to pool resources, and achieve efficiencies and levels […]

Happy New Year to all of our Chamber members! I hope that you enjoyed the holiday season and had a chance to create new memories with your family and close friends. This year is off to a good start. From an economic standpoint, the momentum continues on national, state and local levels. Unemployment is trending […]

Once again, the holiday season is upon us, and with it brings the close of another energizing and productive year. This year has been busy and one that has resulted in continued economic progress. I look forward to sharing the details of our 2013 accomplishments at our Annual Meeting in 2014. December 2013 will be […]

Next week, many Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving Day by spending time with loved ones and giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives.  So, during this season of gratitude I want to dedicate my column to expressions of thanks. I am thankful for our investors — the leaders who invest in the work that […]

I’d like to start this month’s blog post by asking you a question. Can I count on you? Can I count on you to help improve our region’s image… to trumpet our strengths and assets…and share positive stories that reflect our shared values? How? By collaborating with the Flint & Genesee Chamber and our partners […]

In about a month, we will host the 2013 Business Awards Dinner on November 7. This is one of my favorite events of the year because we come together to recognize some of the region’s most outstanding companies.