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August 10, 2016 An iconic Flint business will celebrate a century of serving Flint & Genesee at this year’s Hot Dogs & Hot Rods event during the Back to the Bricks cruise. Koegel Meats is 100 years old this year and is among several sponsors of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce annual member appreciation cookout, which will be held Aug. 18.… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 The region’s two largest events of the year happen this month in a show of hometown pride, heritage, and a commitment to fitness and wellness. Whether it’s by automobile with Back to the Bricks, bicycle with the Assenmacher 100, or on foot with the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races, the end of summer doesn’t go quietly in… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Association of Michigan are partnering with Pure Michigan Business Connect to host the 2016 Flint Matchmaking Summit. The event will be held Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center. This invitation-only matchmaking initiative will match qualified Michigan suppliers to a… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” set an attendance record in 2016, with an attendance up by more than 5 percent over last year. Now in its fourth year, the July 16 event drew a 1028 participants compared 978 in 2015. Tourists had a choice of more than two dozen venues to visit all for $1,… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 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 marketing. 'Pokémon Go' is driving crazy sales at small… Read More 

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August 10, 2016 The 2016 I-69 Thumb Region’s Wage and Benefit Survey has found that employers in the region remain bullish on hiring for the current year. The biennial report also shows the threat of layoffs remain low among companies that responded to the survey. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce along with economic development partners in the I-69… Read More