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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 in Critical Site Selection Factors. Critical Site Selection Factor #1: Availability of Skilled… Read More 

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5 Opportunities to Learn Something New in February
Looking to boost your professional and personal know-how? The Chamber is hosting several workshops and presentations in February. These include: February 20: Finding the Right Media Mix With so many advertising and marketing opportunities available, it can be hard to determine what the best fit will be for your business. Join us for this informative panel discussion about finding the right… Read More 

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Connect the Dots – Become a Flint & Genesee Certified Tourism Ambassador
Accredited through the Tourism Ambassador Institute and administered at the local level, the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program is an industry-recognized certification that serves to increase tourism by inspiring front-line employees and volunteers to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience. It's the only program in existence today that gives an official designation to individuals – from mayors to… Read More 

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Crowdfunding Helps Local Security Company Expand
Last year, Deborah Johnson, while attending a networking event hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, inquired about financing options available to help expand her Flint-based security alarm company. Johnson wanted to hire another installer/technician to help with customer retention by shortening the turnaround time for service. “If a customer has to wait too long, they’ll go eventually… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber to Provide 80+ Training, Development Opportunities in 2017
(FLINT, Mich., January 31, 2017) – In an effort to serve as a central, affordable resource for professional and personal development, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering more than 80 workshops and seminars in 2017. “Learning is a lifelong process that helps move you closer to reaching your full potential,” said George Wilkinson, Group Vice President, Flint… Read More 

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Things To Do: January 30-February 5
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Tuesday, January 31: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton * (810) 789-8567 * hikeitbaby.com (Event runs 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Get outside, get active and explore! Designed… Read More