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Applying ‘Zingerman’s Path to Lean’ in the Workplace in 4 Steps
April 27, 2016 There’s a difference between continuous improvement and continuous change, according to Tom Root, the Managing Partner of Zingerman’s Mail Order, who led the ZingTrain session on April 13. Both involve making changes, but only continuous improvement is focused on creating change that improves a situation.
Read MoreWe’re Focused on Solutions and Moving Flint Forward
April 6, 2016 As Flint makes its way through the water contamination crisis, the challenges that many businesses are faced with are mounting. So while the experts are working on a plan to provide safe, clean water, we, at the Flint & Genesee Chamber are focused on solutions that support our local business community – […]
Read MoreLeadership Reads: Corporate Philanthropy and Social Responsibility
April 5, 2016 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 corporate philanthropy and social […]
Read More5 Ways to Help Employees Understand Employer Sponsored Benefits
April 6, 2016 By: Mike DiLorenzo, Chief of Outdoor Operations (COO) The transformation of healthcare within the past 10 years has impacted the way organizations have unveiled healthcare changes. A well-thought approach for communicating adjustments – both small and large – to company-sponsored programs is crucial.
Read MoreMoving Flint Forward Initiative
April 6, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Moving Flint Forward Initiative is off to a rousing start, thanks to the pledges of support from several key community stakeholders. This is just the beginning of a long-term collaborative effort by the Flint & Genesee Chamber and its partner organizations to keep Flint & […]
Read MoreFlint’s Economy to be Supported by Free Business Connection Opportunities
April 6, 2016 Using a proven model that has worked across the state in connecting buyers to suppliers of Michigan goods and services, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has created an innovative web-based platform to allow companies with purchasing needs to connect with Flint and Genesee County suppliers. The Pure Michigan Business Connect website is […]
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