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Spud software honored by Corp! Magazine

July 21, 2015 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The latest headlines tell of a markedly improving Michigan economy, including a drop in the state’s unemployment rate to levels not seen in years. That resurgence is at least in part thanks to the types of success stories told by the 2015 winners of Corp! magazine’s Economic Bright Spots awards. This year’s 82 winners can […]

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Hurley Hospital

July 21, 2015 | Categories: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Who would have thought that a city-owned Hospital in Flint, Michigan, would have been the first owner in Michigan, and one of the first in the United States, to choose this revolutionary construction delivery method for its new Paul F. Reinhart Emergency Trauma Center expansion and renovation? READ MORE

4 Business & Leadership Reads

July 21, 2015 | Categories: Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

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. Don’t Lose Your Best Employees Because of These 7 HR Blunders What Navy […]

Manufacturing Coalition Works with Educators to Bridge Talent Gap

June 30, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

A strong manufacturing industry is fundamental to not only our local region, but to our nation’s prosperity. The industry contributes to high export potential, better standards of living, and more jobs – with a strong multiplier effect. And according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, we have over 300 manufacturing firms right […]

Community Collaboration brings New Hunger Solution Center Vision to Reality

June 30, 2015 | Categories: Economic Development, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Board of Directors is pleased to announce the completion of the new Hunger Solution Center. More than 700 donors contributed to the project, including corporations, foundations, local businesses, hospitals, labor, faith organizations and individuals. “Not only did we meet, we exceeded the goal of $5.25 million to bring the […]

$1 Gets You a Passport to the City in 2015 ‘Be a Tourist’ Event

June 30, 2015 | Categories: Convention & Visitors Bureau, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Inside Business, Member Services

Looking to stretch your dollar? How about all the way around the city of Flint? The Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau has you covered. The CVB’s third annual Be a Tourist in Your Hometown event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 18 will give Flint & Genesee residents and non-residents alike the opportunity […]