Inside Business
Flint Walk to Defeat ALS is Coming
On Saturday, October 4 the ALS Association Michigan Chapter will host a Flint Walk to Defeat ALS. The walk is designed to serve as a way to show support to the ALS community, bring hope to people living with ALS and to raise money for research to find a cure. The two-mile walk begins at […]
Read More18-Year-Old Credits TeenQuest for Early Career Success
When you walk into the Walmart Supercenter on Corunna Road in Flint, you’re likely to see the results of Oshiona Biddle’s hard work: Clean aisles, stocked shelves and organized merchandise. What you won’t see is the shy girl who kept her head down and wouldn’t look anyone in the eyes. The 18-year-old threw away those […]
Read MoreCelebrate Fall at Lunch is on Us at Carriage Town Ministries
Join the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce for Lunch is On Us at the Carriage Town Ministries. The event is co-sponsored by HAP. Enjoy lunch as you network with colleagues and make new connections on Wednesday, October 8 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come enjoy the camaraderie and have a good time on […]
Read MoreFor-Profit Employer Touts Benefits of Hiring TeenQuest Alums
As the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce TeenQuest program currently seeks for-profit employers to hire program alums ages 18-24, one local business manager says her store’s decision to hire TeenQuest grads continues to be a win-win. “TeenQuest graduates are open-minded and realize that a job is an opportunity, not just a way to collect […]
Read MoreChamber’s YouthQuest Program Receives $4,000 Literacy Grant
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce YouthQuest program has been awarded a $4,000 grant to support youth literacy. The grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation will go toward the purchase of the Discussions4Learning curriculum, which will help improve reading and vocabulary skills for students at YouthQuest, a comprehensive, free afterschool program that serves […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Merchandise Makes Perfect Employee Gifts
Want to show your Flint & Genesee pride? Need a gift for employees? We’ve got just the solution. At the Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Information Center, you’ll find themed pens, caps and visors, drink coasters, umbrellas, foldaway totes and more. The CVB booth is located in the new downtown Flint Farmers’ […]
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