Inside Business
Empower Employees with these 4 Methods
When Betsy Haigh leads her next and final leadership session for 2016, she will be covering an important topic for local employers and business leaders: empowering the people we lead. “A lot of times, people don’t feel empowered to believe they can influence their future,” said Haigh, who founded Awaken Leadership Center. “They somehow feel […]
Read More5 Perks of Using the Chamber’s Member-Only Portal
Earlier this month, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce rolled out a new benefit for its members: access to a password-protected portal on the Chamber’s website. “We’re very excited to offer this feature to our membership,” said Heather Kale, Director of Member Services. “It’s a great tool that has multiple functions.” According to Kale, […]
Read MoreLeadership Reads: Public Relations and Marketing
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 topics in community development and revitalization. Domino’s Shows How […]
Read MoreArt of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry
On Nov. 15, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau honored local businesses and hospitality providers for their contributions to the wellbeing and success of our region in 2016. About 350 people gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts where Steve Landaal, President of Landaal Packaging Systems and Chair-Elect […]
Read More7 Local Businesses to Compete in ‘Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Contest’
November 2, 2016 Seven Genesee County businesses and entrepreneurs today will compete in the “Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage Business Contest” at the Flint Farmers’ Market. The pitch event – a project of the I-69 Thumb Region – kicks off the contest’s county-level competitions and will determine who will proceed to the regional finals.
Read MoreCreative Foam Set to Expand in Mundy Twp. and Add Jobs
November 2, 2016 Creative Foam Corp., a supplier of engineered solutions for the automotive, medical and composites markets, will invest $6.8 million to expand its Mundy Township facility where it will add 45 new jobs. The company will also add 65 positions at its Fenton location, as part of its overall investment in Genesee County, […]
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