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On the Job: Tarik Everett
Tarik Everett has been on the path to success ever since his days at TeenQuest. He was the president of the class of 2008 at Flint Central High School and graduated fifth in his class. From there, Everett was awarded an academic scholarship at Howard University, where he received his BBA in Supply Chain Management. While studying in Washington, D.C.,… Read More 

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Connecting YouthQuest and Home: Me, Myself & I
Every school year, students work to identify and develop their strengths — whether that be in the arts, sciences or sports. And the more they learn about themselves, the better. “As students become more comfortable in their YouthQuest group, they begin to open up to other students and adults, which leads to positive peer interactions,” said LaKeitha Givens, YouthQuest Program… Read More 

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YouthQuest youth program at Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
On any given weekday in Michigan, thousands of children will go unsupervised between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. That’s roughly the same time students in YouthQuest are eating a nutritious dinner, engaging in academic activities, going on field trips and just having fun. On Oct. 26, families and community members are invited to experience the positive impact… Read More 

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Nationally Recognized Speaker Eric Rowles to Lead ‘Disruptive Innovation’ Workshop
(FLINT, Mich., September 29, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce invites area professionals and employers to a high-energy workshop covering disruptive innovative on Oct. 10. The session – led by Eric Rowles, a nationally recognized speaker who has led presentations for major companies and organizations including Starbucks, Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo — will focus on… Read More 

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Program Designed to Expand Knowledge of Manufacturing, Improve Public Perception of Manufacturing Career Opportunities In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2017, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is partnering with area manufacturers as part of an effort to change perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and highlight the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide. Now in its third… Read More