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October 12, 2016 By: John DiLorenzo, Chief Entertainment Officer (CEO), Michigan Planners On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule that would change overtime wage payment for American workers. The new rule allows more employees to qualify for overtime payment by doubling the salary threshold that employees must meet in order to qualify for an overtime… Read More 

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October 12, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Genesee Area Focus Fund, in partnership with the City of Flint, has received an $197,416 Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to conduct a feasibility study for a business accelerator at the former Buick City site, Flint's largest brownfield. (more…) Read More 

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October 12, 2016 On Nov. 15, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 Art of Achievement Awards at the Flint Institute of Arts. There’s still time to make a nomination as the window is open through Oct. 21. I hope that everyone who reads this blog post will consider writing a submission. This is an opportunity to… Read More 

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All Hallows’ Eve is just a few weeks away. Why not make the most of the spooky season with some of these fun activities? Learn to Thriller at the Southern Lakes Park & Recreation Dance Studio in Fenton. On Oct. 14, children ages 7 and up will learn the famous dance before transforming themselves with zombie-esque makeup. Enjoy a silent film… Read More 

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When it comes to managing employees at Miller Industries – the Fenton-based holding company behind Performance Fabricating, FlexAir and MiReps – Matt Miller looks no further than his four children for inspiration. “If I don’t want to miss my kids’ activities, I know my employees don’t want to miss theirs,” says Matt, who co-owns the group of manufacturing businesses with… Read More 

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FLINT, Mich. – Kettering University President Dr. Robert K. McMahan and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams today announced that three organizations in the city of Flint will receive Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants totaling $2.5 million to construct a Mobility Research Center at Kettering University; establish a University Center for Community and Economic Development at… Read More