Economic Development
2015 Pure Michigan Agriculture Summit
Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, will host the second annual Pure Michigan Agriculture Summit on March 19 at the DeVos Center, 303 Monroe Ave. Northwest, in Grand Rapids. This year’s participating purchasers include: Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Cherry Capital Foods, Fortune […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber, eTEAM Host Jumpstart Entrepreneur Conference
Entrepreneurs and small business owners can gain the knowledge and resources needed to start a business during the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce eTEAM’s eighth annual Jumpstart Conference. The conference, which takes place on Thursday, February 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, features workshops and an awards […]
Read MoreEconomic Development Team Helps Businesses Meet Project and Performance Goals
The Economic Development Team at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce works year-round to enhance the economy and bolster the quality of life in Flint and Genesee. It does so by working to facilitate the progress and performance goals of local businesses whose sales outside the area and value-add processes have a significant impact […]
Read MoreShared Services Leadership Alliance Graduates Second Class
The number of alumni of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Shared Services Leadership Alliance increased by eight members on January 23, as a second class of students earned the distinction of “Shared Service Architect.” It is the second graduating class of the two-year-old program that provides individuals with training in a variety of areas to […]
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! […]
Read MoreRegional Agribusiness Forum to Sow Seeds for Significant Economic Growth
(FLINT, Mich., Feb. 13, 2015) – The I-69 Thumb Region is fertile ground for growing Michigan’s existing agribusiness to new heights. How to capitalize on that rich potential is the focus of the I-69 Thumb Region Agribusiness Forum to be held February 19 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Lapeer Country Club, 3784 Hunt Road, in […]
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