Education & Training
Business Workshops Part II: Talent Resources
Local manufacturers interested in the talent resources available as well as current career and technical training programs should attend the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s business workshop: Talent Resources. The session will bring together employers and educators to develop an action plan that addresses the unmet technical career openings in the area. This is […]
Read MoreMake Your Connection with MTA
Accessing vendor opportunities with the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is the focus of a unique purchasing event for small businesses in Flint & Genesee. Make Your Connection with MTA will allow small businesses to learn about a range of needs the local transit authority is looking to fill for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Presented by […]
Read MoreEnrollment is Open for TeenQuest Summer Session
Enrollment is now open for teens looking to gain pre-employment and leadership skills this summer. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will offer a session of its TeenQuest program July 6-30 at Baker College of Flint. TeenQuest provides free training in employability skills for any Genesee County high school student age 14-19. It helps […]
Read MoreYouthQuest End of Year Event May 21 will be a Magical Experience
Start by transforming a gymnasium into an enchanted forest, sprinkle in a couple dozen “magical” characters, invite 1,500 of your closest friends, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo – you have the “Magical World of YouthQuest”! That’s the title of the YouthQuest afterschool enrichment program’s End of Year Event, which will be held 4-7 p.m. May 21 […]
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. We hope you find these links informative. Let us know what you think! […]
Read MoreIn Your Corner: Great response to recent Capitol Theatre announcement
A healthy downtown is key to a strong community, and with the recent announcement about the Capitol Theatre, we are taking a significant step forward to becoming more healthy and vibrant. The Friends of the Capitol Theatre, a subsidiary of the nonprofit Uptown Reinvestment Corporation (URC), announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with Capitol […]
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