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Find Your Summer Workforce Through the Summer Youth Initiative

February 4, 2014 | Categories: Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Does your business or organization need summer employees? Then consider becoming a Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) employer. SYI students, ages 14 to 18, are well-prepared and ready to go to work. By hiring SYI applicants, local employers have an opportunity to employ teens at 50 percent of the normal […]

Learn How to Start a Business at Jumpstart 2014

February 4, 2014 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Got a great idea or a service that others could use? Want to start a business, but not sure where to start? Then consider attending the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce eTeam 2014 Jumpstart Conference for entrepreneurs and early stage businesses. The conference, which takes place on Thursday, February 27 from 8:00 a.m. to […]

The Flint & Genesee Chamber Thanks its 2013 Grantors

February 4, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants to thank federal, state, regional and local funders for their support during 2013. Grant funds supported economic development efforts, regional economic partnerships, YouthQuest afterschool program, TeenQuest employment preparedness training, Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) work experience program and the Shared Services Center. “We are grateful for the contributions of our […]

SEE Photography Contest Revamped for 2014

February 4, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The SEE Photography Contest has been revamped for 2014. New this year, the contest will become an annual event instead of a monthly competition. According to Sherry Tompkins, Director of Marketing for the Chamber, the new format allows photographers to capture the best of Flint & Genesee over a 12-month period. “We want people to […]

Inside Business Recommends: 3 Business & Leadership Reads

February 4, 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: Economic Momentum Continues

January 14, 2014 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Happy New Year to all of our Chamber members! I hope that you enjoyed the holiday season and had a chance to create new memories with your family and close friends. This year is off to a good start. From an economic standpoint, the momentum continues on national, state and local levels. Unemployment is trending […]