Next month, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will launch a bimonthly business magazine for local business and community leaders, and entrepreneurs. AND will cover issues, such as economic development, talent, commercial and residential real estate, education, travel and tourism, and other business topics. In addition to in-depth business features, AND will include recurring […]

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By Ben Clevenger, Client Services Representative, Michigan Planners Since President Trump took office this past January, various versions of healthcare bills, intended to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, have yet to take off.  Most recently, the Senate on July 28 rejected the Health Care Freedom Act by a slim 49 – 51 vote. […]

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With more than 65 million businesses using Facebook, the social media platform has become a significant space for brands to connect with current and potential customers. But how does one business stand out from the rest? For advice on best practices, Inside Business turned to Christine Welsh, owner of Kerning Advertising in Grand Blanc and […]

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The Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood Association has teamed up with Leadership NOW’s 2016 cohort to collect school supplies, as part of a partnership to build community and support local students. “Our neighborhood association provides enough supplies for at least 100 students at Brownell and Holmes STEM Academies each fall,” said Jeanette Edwards, President of the Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood […]

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Called a “natural choice” to assume the top post at the state’s chief economic development organization, Jeff Mason was approved July 11 by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation executive committee as the organization’s new CEO. He assumed the position immediately upon approval. “Jeff has a breadth of experience and knowledge about the driving forces and […]

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On July 26, nearly 500 local teens will help spruce up several Flint neighborhoods as part of the annual Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Volunteer Service Day. And – for the second year in a row – the summer employment program is inviting the business community to join the teens in their beautification efforts. “Last year, several […]

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