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Flint Community Schools Seeks Non-Homestead Millage Renewal
  On May 2, Flint voters will be asked to renew the Flint Community Schools’ operating millage that was passed in 2009 to ensure better long-term financing and stability for the district. The millage is non-homestead and would levy 18 mills on all industrial, commercial and other non-homestead properties in the City of Flint. As a renewal, it is not… Read More 

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Connect with the ‘Great Make State’
Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) is a public/private initiative developed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) that helps connect local and global purchasers to suppliers of Michigan goods and services. PMBC engages in numerous activities that seek to provide Michigan companies additional access to purchasers, engineers, designers and others in a variety of industries. A key avenue for building… Read More 

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Looking to boost your professional and personal know-how? The Chamber is hosting several training and development opportunities in April. These include: April 11: Your Chamber is a Gold Mine This workshop is intended to help members and prospects see the value of a chamber membership. Learn how to maximize your membership by developing strategic partnerships and creating a referral network that… Read More 

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For many Americans, Sunday evening – which represents the end of the weekend and impending start of the workweek – triggers feelings of anxiety and unease. In fact, in a global poll from Monster.com, 76 percent of American respondents reported experiencing “really bad” Sunday night blues. In contrast, only 45 percent of global respondents reported the same. "The level of… Read More 

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I want to thank the nearly 400 business and community leaders who attended our recent Annual Meeting and helped celebrate the progress made in 2016 by the region and the Flint & Genesee Chamber. Our theme for the meeting was “2020: Building the Future”. It reflects a clear vision of what can be accomplished leading up to the year 2020.… Read More 

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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 on hiring. 'Good jobs' package approved by state Senate makes Michigan competitive, backers… Read More