Economic Development
4 ways the Chamber is advocating for its members – right now
May 18, 2016 In today’s blogpost, I want to share with our members some of the ways that we are out working on your behalf. First, in the months following the onset of the water crisis, the Flint & Genesee Chamber has increased its partnership with public and private sectors. Our goal is to provide […]
Read MoreLt. Gov. Calley and Justice Bernstein to Host 2016 MI Hidden Talent Workshop
May 18, 2016 Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein are continuing their partnership by hosting a statewide business workshop on June 21 in Flint to provide employers with the tools to strengthen Michigan’s workforce by hiring people with disabilities. Calley and Bernstein launched the MI Hidden Talent tour in 2015 to […]
Read MoreGrowing Your Business with Government Contracting in Genesee County
May 18, 2016 Doing business with the government is a great way to diversify your customer base. Each year, the federal government purchases hundreds of billions of dollars in goods and services. PTAC can help position your company to pursue to these opportunities. Learn how on May 24 at the Mott Foundation Building, 519 S. Saginaw, Flint, MI 48502. […]
Read MoreScholarships for Female Entrepreneurs Available; Deadline Fast Approaching
May 18, 2016 Female entrepreneurs looking to further their education can apply for financial help thanks to a scholarship and education fund that honor late businesswoman Katharine Roat Stevens. “Katharine Roat Stevens was a well-known local business owner and advocate for women in business,” said Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President, Education and Training, Flint & Genesee […]
Read MoreLeadership Videos
That’s right: videos. In this issue, Inside Business takes a different approach to providing information that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. Hear first-hand from some of the innovators, decision-makers and successful entrepreneurs who are changing the way work gets done. 2 Powerful Traits […]
Read MoreFGCC Hosts Orientation for Flint Small Business Grant Program
(FLINT, Mich. – May 5, 2016) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational meeting May 11 for Flint small businesses interested in applying for a Moving Flint Forward Fund grant. The session will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.
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