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Member News - Feb. 6, 2019

Lewis & Knopf, CPA, P.C. announce the following promotions: Joel Gibbons, CPA, steps into his new role as a principal of the firm. Employed with the firm since 2013, Gibbons has 12 years of experience in public accounting and specializes in servicing medium-size businesses with complex multi-state tax issues in a variety of industries.

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Accessing vendor opportunities with the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is the focus of a purchasing event for small businesses in Flint & Genesee. “Making Connections: Doing Business with MTA” will educate small businesses about the range of needs the local transit authority is looking to fill for the current year and beyond. Presented by the Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance… Read More 

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Let’s Play: Making Physical Fitness a Priority in Afterschool
Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance and cognitive performance, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This, on top of maintaining a healthy and strong body, is one of the reasons why physical fitness is a priority in afterschool. “Physical fitness helps reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases and reduces feelings… Read More 

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Community Resource Guide
Earlier this year, many families were impacted by the federal shutdown’s effect on public resources and assistance. Thankfully, Flint is home to many organizations devoted to assisting residents in need. The shutdown may be over, but these resources are always available. Here are a few resources that may be helpful to those in need this month: Carriage Town Mission Provides… Read More 

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YouthQuest Highlights: January 2019
Hitsville U.S.A. Students at Pierce Elementary explored the roots of rock and roll at the Motown Museum in Detroit. Highlights from the field trip included seeing Michael Jackson’s signature hat and gloves, touring the recording booth where many famous singers got their start and singing along in the recording studio to “My Girl” by The Temptations. Quiet Down In the… Read More 

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Black History Month: Exploring the Past, Present and Future
Duke Ellington, Dr. Mae Jemison and Crispus Attucks are some of the “hidden figures” in black American history that students will be learning about with the February theme: Black History Month. “By creating informational brochures, comic books or storyboards, students will have the opportunity to delve into the lives of these figures in black history,” says Cheryl Adkins, program director… Read More