Education & Training
Current Road Proposals are Troubling
The subject of fixing Michigan roads continues to dominate political discussions, public debate and media reports. If the current proposals are passed, significant portions of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s budget could be negatively impacted. If that is the case, there could be direct implications for Flint & Genesee. Over the past two years, approximately […]
Read MoreProfessional Development a Click Away
The local business community now has access to hundreds of online training courses, covering everything from human resources and workplace safety to social media and computer software, with just a few mouse clicks. Thanks to a partnership between the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and eLearning platform, Coggno, individuals and companies alike can register for a variety of training opportunities through the Chamber’s website. “Taking advantage of professional development […]
Read MoreFree Seminar: The Art of Passive Recruitment
Passive recruitment may sound less assertive than the traditional approach, but as those who attend the “The Art of Passive Recruitment” on June 25 will learn, that’s just not the case. The free morning seminar – offered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and MLive Media Group – will highlight the differences between […]
Read MoreInnovation, Creativity, Reinvention: The Josh Linkner Perspective
Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce ‘s Young Professionals welcome four-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, New York Times bestselling author and venture capitalist Josh Linkner to Flint. He will speak July 9 at the Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St., in Flint. Linkner, a Detroit native, brings a unique and diverse set of experiences to […]
Read MoreAdventures in Store for YouthQuest Summer on the Road Program
Flint middle and high school students still have time to enroll for six weeks of exploration and adventure – all at no cost — as YouthQuest gears up for its Summer on the Road program. On Mondays through Thursdays from June 22-July 30, YouthQuest middle and high school students will have the opportunity to experience […]
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. Shattering Misperceptions Companies Trade Suburbs for City Life 10 Best: Parks that have […]
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