Inside Business
PTAC Contracting Series: 8(a) Certification
March 16, 2016 Some government contracts are set aside for certain businesses with special certifications, such as woman-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned. On April 12, the Region 6 PTAC’s Certification Series will cover 8 (a) certification. Register Now
Read MoreYouthQuest Raises Nearly $80K for Make-A-Wish; Receives Joy Award
March 16, 2016 For the past four years, YouthQuest has participated in Macy’s Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter written to Santa and collected in stores. This past holiday season, the afterschool program set an ambitious goal: to send more than 21,000 letters to Kris Kringle on National Believe Day (Dec. […]
Read MoreEmployers Sought for Job Fair, Wage Subsidies Available
March 16, 2016 Businesses that hire job applicants through the next Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Job Fair can apply for funds that cover up to half of normal hiring and employment costs during the first 90 days of employment.* The April 22 job fair will be attended by alumni, ages 18 and older, of TeenQuest/Summer Youth […]
Read MoreRegister Now for April CTA Class
March 16, 2016 Think you know all there is to know about Flint & Genesee? Great! Now, let’s put it to the test by becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA). Registration is underway for the April 13 class. Register now. The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau CTA program teaches frontline professionals in the […]
Read MoreBishop Airport to Host TSA Pre✓® Temporary Enrollment Center
March 16, 2016 Bishop International Airport is excited to host a TSA Pre✓® enrollment center event on April 11-15. No need to drive to a traditional enrollment location – this is one-stop shopping for all your signup needs! TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart […]
Read MoreIt takes two, baby! People and technology are a great combination
By: John DiLorenzo, CEO, Michigan Planners March 16, 2016 We live in a world where we can literally reach 1,000 people, with an impactful message, in just about 30 minutes via a Tweet, Facebook post, or email message. All it takes is the right people and the right technology. A century ago it would have […]
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