Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
PTAC Certification Series
February24, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. However, the odds of businesses owned by women winning a federal contract are about 21 percent lower than for otherwise similar companies, according to a new report from the Commerce Department. The Region 6 […]
Read MoreThe Women’s Leadership Committee Recruiting Members
February 24, 2016 The Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) brings together area women who are members of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce to address issues affecting them in the business world. And the committee is working to boost participation in 2016.
Read More‘Life’s Too Short?’ Think Again
February 24, 2016 By: Zachery Shiner, Manager of Retirement Services Division, Michigan Planners As of the date of writing this article, the Guinness World Records has the oldest living person surviving to be 122 years and 164 days. That’s a lot of birthday candles! Advancements in medical technology, among other factors, have led to a […]
Read MoreSupport YouthQuest: Save a Seat at March 2 Firebirds Game
February 24, 2016 The Dort Federal Event Center can comfortably seat 4,400 hockey enthusiasts. And if all goes well, it will be a full house on March 2. As part of a fundraising partnership with the Flint Firebirds, more than 500 YouthQuest students have been invited to attend the Flint Firebirds v. Saginaw Spirit game […]
Read MoreFighting Lead with Nutrition: Informational Resources, Upcoming Cooking Demos
February 24, 2016 Earlier this month, Michigan State University Extension teamed up with community partners to launch Fight Lead Exposure, an informational website highlighting lead exposure and different programs that can help combat the effects of lead.
Read MoreNew Members: February 2016
To become a member, contact Heather Kale at or (810) 600-1427, or Amber Taylor at or (810) 600-1419.
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