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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] July 20, 2016 For those of you who read my blog regularly, at one time or another you’ve read my thoughts on the skills gap – the disconnect between needs and expectations of today’s employers and the current skills of many workers in Michigan. As long as we have this skills shortage, many… Read More 

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July 20, 2016 In 2011, a stately 1926 colonial home in Flint caught the attention of Diana Phillips and her husband, Allan Griggs. But it had been abandoned for years and needed work. “We watched it sit on the market for six months and finally bought it,” said Diana, an Ohio native who has taught physical chemistry at Kettering University… Read More 

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July 20, 2016 With the acquisition of the Capitol Theatre complete, restoration of the historic structure at Second and Harrison streets is well underway. The Whiting on July 21 is hosting a free community event at the Capitol Theatre to mark the start of the multi-million renovation project in downtown Flint. It also the kickoff event for the Revival &… Read More 

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July 20, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber’s afterschool and summer youth programs will continue to provide high-quality educational and enrichment opportunities thanks to more than $3.9 million in funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. “Summer may be here, but there’s no vacation from learning,” said Mott Foundation President Ridgway H. White. “We want to see every young person… Read More 

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