News Releases
U.S. Sen. Stabenow Announces New Skills for New Jobs Agenda
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced her New Skills for New Jobs Agenda at an event at the Genesee Career Institute in Flint. Last summer, Sen. Stabenow brought together business owners, labor leaders, educators, and parents from across the state to discuss how to meet the needs of employers and provide job opportunities for […]
Read MoreINSPIRE Leadership Kicks Off 2018 Series Feb. 22
(FLINT, Mich. – Feb. 12, 2018) Professionals from throughout the region will share their stories, expertise and insights during INSPIRE Leadership, a speaker series from the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce that launches Feb. 22. The year-long series, sponsored by Diplomat, will feature six thought-provoking talks that aim to inspire leadership in Flint and […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Speakers Bureau continues successful run due to strong demand from community
(FLINT, Mich., February 5, 2018) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the continuation of its Speakers Bureau. A service to area organizations, Chamber executives and staff are available to speak on a variety of subjects at no cost. In 2017, the Chamber saw a significant increase of 35 percent […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Issues RFP for Connecting Workers to Jobs
Looking to build off the success of last week’s talent forum, the I-69 Thumb Region is now seeking proposals for ways to improve the regional workforce supply in 2018 and beyond. Specifically, the Request for Proposal (RFP) should address one of two key areas discussed at the Jan. 24 forum: Underemployment – Assist residents working […]
Read MoreFlint Promise Now Operational
(FLINT, Mich., Jan. 27, 2018) High school seniors in the Class of 2018 can soon apply for the Flint Promise (#flintpromise) scholarship, beginning March 1. To prepare students and parents for registration, a town hall meeting was held today highlighting how the new scholarship program will work. “We’re excited to launch Flint Promise with the […]
Read MoreI-69 Thumb Region Talent Forum to Address Labor Market Opportunities
The I-69 Thumb Region is experiencing job growth, as many employers are in a hiring mode. At the same time, there are many residents here who would like to increase their incomes by obtaining a new or better job. Bolstering the area’s labor market will be the focus of the I-69 Thumb Region Talent Forum […]
Read More