Economic Development
New Manufacturing Coalition Seeks to Expand Talent Pool and Opportunities
Manufacturing talent the focus of a June 11 business workshop at MCC (FLINT, Mich., June 1, 2015) – 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 & […]
Read MoreLocal Teens are Counting on Us
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 […]
Read MoreConstruction Begins on Hurley Children’s Center at Flint Farmers’ Market
Hard Hat Tours available inside 10,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, the first of its kind located in a farmers’ market FLINT – Construction is underway on the estimated $2 million Hurley Children’s Center, located on the second floor of the Flint Farmers’ Market. The new build totals 10,300 square feet, and encompasses 12 pediatric specialty […]
Read MoreBusiness Workshops Part II: Talent Resources
Local manufacturers interested in the talent resources available as well as current career and technical training programs should attend the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s business workshop: Talent Resources. The session will bring together employers and educators to develop an action plan that addresses the unmet technical career openings in the area. This is […]
Read MoreMake Your Connection with MTA
Accessing vendor opportunities with the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is the focus of a unique purchasing event for small businesses in Flint & Genesee. Make Your Connection with MTA will allow small businesses to learn about a range of needs the local transit authority is looking to fill for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Presented by […]
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. We hope you find these links informative. Let us know what you think! […]
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