Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Registration Open for Artomotive Competition
Artists’ Car Hoods Will Hang in Flint Farmers’ Market (FLINT, Mich., May 21, 2015) – Registration for the annual Artomotive competition is open, and this year’s artists could have their artwork voted on by more people than ever. For the first time, finished pieces will hang prominently in the Flint Farmers’ Market.
Read MoreEnrollment is Open for TeenQuest Summer Session
(FLINT, Mich., May 20, 2015) – 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.
Read MoreLocal Teens are Counting on Us
Last week, Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) issued its summer 2015 job market forecast for Michigan teens. The teen unemployment rate is expected to decline by 2.8 percent from last summer. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the unemployment rate for teens is still projected to be 17.2 percent […]
Read MoreGet an Energy Boost: Sit Up Straight and Oxygenate
Poor posture doesn’t just look bad, it is bad for you. Studies have shown that slouching greatly decreases both lung capacity and how fast a person can exhale. And the less oxygen a person breathes in, the more sluggish he or she will feel. “A lot of times, when people feel tired, they look for […]
Read MoreLunch & Learn to Cover Optimizing Your Website for Local Search
Area business owners and professionals can learn how to improve their websites’ local search rankings at the next Lunch & Learn hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint. “SEO and Local Search” will highlight the importance of local search engine optimization (SEO) and how it impacts […]
Read MoreBusiness 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 […]
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