Economic Development
Current Road Proposals are Troubling
The subject of fixing Michigan roads continues to dominate political discussions, public debate and media reports. If the current proposals are passed, significant portions of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s budget could be negatively impacted. If that is the case, there could be direct implications for Flint & Genesee. Over the past two years, approximately […]
Read MoreProfessional Development a Click Away
The local business community now has access to hundreds of online training courses, covering everything from human resources and workplace safety to social media and computer software, with just a few mouse clicks. Thanks to a partnership between the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and eLearning platform, Coggno, individuals and companies alike can register for a variety of training opportunities through the Chamber’s website. “Taking advantage of professional development […]
Read MoreFree Seminar: The Art of Passive Recruitment
Passive recruitment may sound less assertive than the traditional approach, but as those who attend the “The Art of Passive Recruitment” on June 25 will learn, that’s just not the case. The free morning seminar – offered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and MLive Media Group – will highlight the differences between […]
Read MoreTRIs are due July 1
Achieving and maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations can be an arduous process. It’s important for facility managers to remember that parking lot runoff, parts cleaning processes, outdoor storage of raw materials, manufacturing scrap and rejects, painting/printing/adhesive processes, chemicals used in manufacturing, vent hoods and booths, secondary containment and spill prevention systems are […]
Read More4 Business & Leadership Reads
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. Shattering Misperceptions Companies Trade Suburbs for City Life 10 Best: Parks that have […]
Read MoreManufacturing Coalition Seeks to Grow Talent Pool & Opportunities
Local manufacturers have partnered with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce to broaden the image of manufacturing in the region and expand the talent pool for today’s manufacturing careers. Founding members of the new Flint & Genesee Manufacturing Coalition will work to identify and secure resources for training programs, and strengthen growth opportunities for […]
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