Economic Development – Page 59 – Flint & Genesee Group

The Flint & Genesee Chamber Thanks its 2013 Grantors

February 4, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants to thank federal, state, regional and local funders for their support during 2013. Grant funds supported economic development efforts, regional economic partnerships, YouthQuest afterschool program, TeenQuest employment preparedness training, Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) work experience program and the Shared Services Center. “We are grateful for the contributions of our […]

SEE Photography Contest Revamped for 2014

February 4, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The SEE Photography Contest has been revamped for 2014. New this year, the contest will become an annual event instead of a monthly competition. According to Sherry Tompkins, Director of Marketing for the Chamber, the new format allows photographers to capture the best of Flint & Genesee over a 12-month period. “We want people to […]

Inside Business Recommends: 3 Business & Leadership Reads

February 4, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business or 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, Inc., New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We hope you find these […]

Regional Wage and Benefit Survey to Identify Local Hiring Trends

January 21, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Newsroom

(FLINT, MICH. – January 22, 2014) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce along with economic development partners in the I-69 International Trade Corridor and the Thumb are collaborating with the University of Michigan-Flint to embark on the first Regional Wage and Benefit Survey. The survey is designed to aggregate data from a 7-county region, […]

‘Meet the Buyer’ Offers Short Cut to Business Opportunities

January 21, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Events, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Newsroom

(FLINT, MICH. – January 21, 2014) On Thursday, January 30 the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a Meet the Buyer event in partnership with the I-69 International Trade Corridor. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center in downtown […]

In Your Corner: Economic Momentum Continues

January 14, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

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 […]