Inside Business
PTAC Certification Series
February 3, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. The Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series can help small businesses obtain the appropriate documentation to compete for these federal contracts. The certification series kicks off on Feb. 9 with the Center for […]
Read MoreJumpstart Conference held Feb. 25
February 3, 2016 Entrepreneurs and small business owners can gain the knowledge and resources needed to start a business during the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce eTEAM’s ninth annual Jumpstart Conference. The conference takes place Feb. 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, features workshops and an awards […]
Read MoreLeadership Reads: The Water Emergency in Flint
February 3, 2016 Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, 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, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores the water emergency in Flint. What […]
Read MoreGood Economic Outlook for U.S., Michigan
January 13, 2016 Happy New Year Chamber members! I hope you had a great holiday season with your families and friends. Economic outlooks for the United States and Michigan continue to improve. The latest report from the Labor Department highlighted that U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 292,000 in December as hiring received a boost from […]
Read More3rd Annual Flint & Genesee ‘Meet the Buyer’ Event
January 13, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Region 6 PTAC and the I-69 Thumb Region, are gearing up for the 3rd Annual Flint & Genesee Meet the Buyer event. This event takes place Jan. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Riverfront Banquet Center in Flint.
Read MoreChamber Triples Business Training Offerings in 2016
January 13, 2016 If you’re looking to take advantage of professional development opportunities this year, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is a good place to start. After all, the organization has nearly tripled its training sessions and workshops for 2016. “Each year, we partner with local, regional and national business training professionals to […]
Read More