Education & Training
4 Things to See at This Year’s ArtQuest
April 6, 2016 Everyone’s favorite art exhibition is back for its sixth year and – with more than 2,000 pieces of mixed-media artwork on display – it’s bigger than ever. “ArtQuest is something our students look forward to all year,” said Sharri Newman, Program Director of YouthQuest. “They’ve spent the past six months working on […]
Read MoreAnnual Meeting features Flint Native, Super Bowl Champion
March 16, 2016 On March 24, the Flint & Genesee Chamber will hold our Annual Meeting Luncheon to provide an update on the Flint & Genesee region, report the Chamber’s 2015 results, celebrate our successes and highlight focus areas for 2016. In addition, we are excited to have as our keynote speaker Carl Banks, a […]
Read MoreImmersive Leadership Development Program Launches Second Class
March 16, 2016 Leadership NOW – the intensive, yearlong leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County – this week kicks off its second class. The immersive program is designed for current and emerging leaders who want to build their leadership skills and learn how […]
Read MorePTAC Contracting Series: 8(a) Certification
March 16, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. On April 12, the Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series will cover 8 (a) certification. Register Now
Read MoreYouthQuest Raises Nearly $80K for Make-A-Wish; Receives Joy Award
March 16, 2016 For the past four years, YouthQuest has participated in Macy’s Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter written to Santa and collected in stores. This past holiday season, the afterschool program set an ambitious goal: to send more than 21,000 letters to Kris Kringle on National Believe Day (Dec. […]
Read MoreEmployers Sought for Job Fair, Wage Subsidies Available
March 16, 2016 Businesses that hire job applicants through the next Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Job Fair can apply for funds that cover up to half of normal hiring and employment costs during the first 90 days of employment.* The April 22 job fair will be attended by alumni, ages 18 and older, of TeenQuest/Summer Youth […]
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