Education & Training
YouthQuest Joins Nationwide Rally Celebrating Afterschool Programs
(FLINT, Mich. – October 16, 2015) YouthQuest is among more than 8,000 afterschool programs expected to participate in the 16th annual Lights On Afterschool rally. By hosting community events on or around Oct. 22, the free enrichment program aims to highlight the importance of providing programming for local youth after the final bell has sounded […]
Read MoreWe need elected officials who are business friendly, government savvy
October 14, 2015 Recently, the Flint & Genesee Chamber announced the endorsement of Dayne Walling for reelection as Mayor of Flint. Given that the Flint water supply is top of mind for most people, I know it is difficult to set the issue aside, it’s the City’s top priority. But I ask that you step […]
Read MoreMornings at MLive Media Group – Efficacious Leadership
October 14, 2015 Efficacious leadership is an ethos that promotes a purposeful, proactive culture empowering others to discover and develop their unique skills and talents to create their own future. To create an encouraging and edifying culture as a leader, it matters: What we do, How we do it, Why we do it, and Where […]
Read MoreCommunity Partnerships Result in Youth Visiting ‘Black Violin’ Soundcheck
October 14, 2015 When Black Violin played The Whiting last month, the venue saved a row of its cushy red seats for some of the area’s youngest string instrument enthusiasts. YouthQuest students – many of whom are or have been involved with the Sphinx Organization’s Overture program – were invited to attend the concert as […]
Read More4 Business & Leadership Reads
October 14, 2015 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. In this issue, Inside Business explores various aspects of employee […]
Read MorePerception of Manufacturing Must Catch Up to Reality
This year the United States will recognize National Manufacturing Day (NMD) on Oct. 2. The goal is to celebrate modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Over the decades, the sector has changed significantly. Today’s advanced manufacturing is high tech, clean spaces with state-of-the-art equipment, and goes beyond the automotive industry to include […]
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