Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Get to know the people behind brands
September 2, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber recently launched the FACES of Flint & Genesee Business social media campaign. Known as FACES, the campaign aims to put a human face on local business brands. This is important because as the saying goes… “To know the owner is to know the business”. If you think […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Regional Summit to Highlight Opportunities; Honor Exporters
September 2, 2015 Real estate, talent, agribusiness and regional opportunities will be highlighted as the I-69 Thumb Region hosts its 4th Annual Regional Summit. The event takes place on September 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint. The half-day Summit is designed to provide businesses, government and […]
Read MoreSpeak To Your Health! Needs Your Input for the 2015 Community Survey
September 2, 2015 The Speak To Your Health! Community Survey Committee is requesting the assistance of major employers and community leaders in Flint & Genesee with data collection for its 2015 survey of county residents. The Speak To Your Health! Community Survey will collect important information about health status and quality of life concerns of […]
Read MoreSeasonal Conditions Push Up Unemployment Slightly in Flint & Genesee
September 2, 2015 Flint & Genesee saw a slight uptick in the number of unemployed from June to July, according to the most current data from the Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. “The rise was mostly due to some auto-related layoffs that are seasonal in nature and a normal July pattern,” […]
Read MoreEmployer Deadline for September Job Fair Fast Approaching
September 2, 2015 Matching Funds Available to Employers Employers looking to fill entry-level positions will have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of qualified candidates at the next Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Job Fair, which will be attended by alumni of the Chamber’s TeenQuest/Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) and Career Edge programs. “The job […]
Read MoreFlint-area Youth Benefit from Continued Grant Support
As the summer comes to a close, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the local organizations, foundations and businesses that have contributed a total of $132,500 to support both TeenQuest and the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI). TeenQuest is a free, afterschool program available to all Genesee County high school students, […]
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