Inside Business
PTAC Certification Series: HUBZone Program
June 8, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran owned. The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. To learn how your business can leverage this U.S. […]
Read MoreBusiness Training Sessions, Conferences & Workshops for June
June 8, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has a variety of workshops and training available this month. The offerings range from personal enrichment to professional development.
Read MoreWilliams Gun Sight Company Celebrates 90th Anniversary with a Grand Opening
June 8, 2016 Williams Gun Sight Company has announced the grand opening of its new 25,000-square-foot retail facility in Davison Township. The major expansion and remodeling, which includes a 12-lane indoor shooting range, will be unveiled June 10 at an Employee and Friends Appreciation Ceremony, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Read MoreImprove Workplace Well-being with Support from Senior Leadership
June 8, 2016 Despite the prevalence of workplace wellness efforts, only one-third of American workers say they regularly participate in the health promotion programs provided by their employer, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association. This likely has something to do with the fact that only 44 percent of working Americans says […]
Read MoreSecurity Credit Union President Receives The Salvation Army Hands of Mercy Award
June 8, 2016 Flint-based Security Credit Union President and CEO Christopher Estes has been recognized as The Salvation Army Genesee/Shiawassee Regional Command’s 2015 Hands of Mercy Award recipient. The award is presented each year to an individual or organization that shares The Salvation Army’s longstanding dedication to the local community, while pioneering civic responsibility and […]
Read MoreBaker College Awards the Kurtz Scholarship
June 8, 2016 Wannetta Reid, of Flint, is the recipient of the 2016 Ed Kurtz Leadership Scholarship at Baker College of Flint. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Baker student who demonstrates academic achievement, and either a commitment to community service or a successful balance of work, family and school obligations.
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