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Chamber’s YouthQuest Program Receives $10,300 for STEM Curriculum

December 10, 2014 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Newsroom

Technology Company Laird Challenges Suppliers, Doubling Donation (FLINT, Mich., Dec. 11, 2014) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce YouthQuest program received a $10,300 donation to support its STEM curriculum during an event Wednesday at Holmes STEM Academy in Flint.

Inside Business Recommends: 3 Business & Leadership Reads

November 25, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business or 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, Inc., New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We hope you find these […]

In Your Corner: Being Thankful

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

November is the time when many organizations start planning for the next year. And it’s also a time when many of us reflect — personally and professionally — on the many things for which we are thankful. Here in Flint & Genesee, we have so many things to be grateful for this year. We have […]

C.S. Mott Foundation Awards YouthQuest $2.8 Million Grant

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce YouthQuest program has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. “Because of the continued generosity of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, thousands of Flint & Genesee children are safe, healthy and learning during the critical afterschool hours,” said Tim Herman, CEO, Flint & […]

Chamber Seeks Employees for Open Positions

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for the following open positions:

First-Ever Dream Job Fair to Connect TeenQuest Grads with Employers

November 6, 2014 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business

About 175 graduates of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce TeenQuest program will seek employment during the first-ever Dream Job Fair on Nov. 14. While graduates of the TeenQuest program traditionally qualify for the Summer Youth Initiative summer job program, the Dream Job Fair will connect business-trained 18- to 25-year-olds with more permanent opportunities.