Education & Training
World’s Largest, One-day Leadership Conference Simulcast in Flint
April 27, 2016 Leadercast is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on May 6. This year marks the 16th year of the annual leadership conference and the first year the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will be hosting a […]
Read MoreTeen, Adult Job Seekers to Benefit from $140,500 in Grants
April 27, 2016 Reflecting on recent months, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the local foundations and funds that have contributed a total of $140,500 to support TeenQuest, Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) and Career Edge.
Read More8 Opportunities to Learn Something New in May
April 27, 2016 Looking to boost your professional and personal know-how? The Flint & Genesee Chamber will host several events and business training sessions in May. From stress management to drug screening processes, there’s something for everyone next month. May 3: Stress Management – Success Over Stress (SOS) Feeling frazzled? This interactive seminar, held during National […]
Read MoreApplying ‘Zingerman’s Path to Lean’ in the Workplace in 4 Steps
April 27, 2016 There’s a difference between continuous improvement and continuous change, according to Tom Root, the Managing Partner of Zingerman’s Mail Order, who led the ZingTrain session on April 13. Both involve making changes, but only continuous improvement is focused on creating change that improves a situation.
Read MoreLeadership NOW Participants to End Yearlong Program with Bike, Art Events
April 27, 2016 As the inaugural Leadership NOW cohort nears the end of the year-long leadership development program, the team members have one final requirement to complete: to execute a sustainable, collaborative community project. Using the name MorphACTion – which stands for “movement that rebuilds pride and hope through art and culture in the city […]
Read More6 Business Training Sessions Your Employees Should Attend in April
April 6, 2016 Considering that professional development ranks as a top driver for employee engagement (especially among Millennials), offering training opportunities is critical to retaining talent. One way to do this is through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, which provides relevant and timely workshops for the local business community throughout the year.
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