Accredited through the Tourism Ambassador Institute and administered at the local level, the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program is an industry-recognized certification that serves to increase tourism by inspiring front-line employees and volunteers to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience. It’s the only program in existence today that gives an official designation to […]

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Last year, Deborah Johnson, while attending a networking event hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, inquired about financing options available to help expand her Flint-based security alarm company. Johnson wanted to hire another installer/technician to help with customer retention by shortening the turnaround time for service. “If a customer has to wait […]

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The finals of the “Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Competition” will headline the 5th Annual Regional Summit, hosted by the I-69 Thumb Region. The half-day Summit – which takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Davison Country Club – will also recap major projects and successes, and feature expert […]

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There’s no doubt that our region had its share of ups and downs in 2016. The Flint water emergency kicked into high gear, landed square in the national spotlight and was a prominent issue in the presidential campaign. Still today some Flint residents cannot drink water from their tap without a filter. And that’s unacceptable […]

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Learn how to better maximize your Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce member benefits and networking opportunities at the Chamber 101 workshop. Two workshops will be held on Jan. 17, where members will learn how to access and use the Member Portal, including: Setup Managing Employees Registering for Events Business Directory Payments Members will also […]

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As a valued member of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, you can play an active role in helping the Chamber grow its membership. By referring businesses and other organizations you do business with for a Chamber membership, you’re not only contributing to the vitality of our broader business community, but also to the […]

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