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June 29, 2016 At any given event, there are four different personality types present. There are nurturers, promoters, go-getters and examiners – and each has a different way of communicating with others. “If I use words like ‘strategy’ and ‘expectations’ with a nurturer who prefers an easy-going process, they’re not going to be attracted to me,” said Tonya Acha, Owner… Read More 

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June 29, 2016 By: Michael DiLorenzo, Chief of Outdoor Operations (COO), Michigan Planners The stress over medical costs and quality treatment is all too familiar for employees and their families. This reality has led businesses to embrace the idea of empowering their workers and families to become better consumers by equipping them with the right tools. Today’s technological advancements allow decision-making… Read More 

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June 29, 2016 Summertime is in full swing in Flint & Genesee, and the roster of interests has a strong outdoorsy flavor throughout July. The month starts with a bang – with fireworks displays in Flint (July 1), Clio (July 4) and Fenton (July 4) – and stays hot. Midway through on July 16, local residents (and non-residents) are invited… Read More 

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June 29, 2016 On July 28, more than 500 local teens will help spruce up six Flint neighborhoods as part of the annual Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Volunteer Service Day. And – for the first time ever – the summer employment program is inviting the business community to join the teens in their beautification efforts. “SYI’s Service Day is an… Read More 

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June 29, 2016 Fenton-based CRUST baking company has a new video detailing its slow process, meticulous process to making bread and other baked goods that is sure to make your stomach growl. The company, which bakes more than 20 varieties of bread and boasts more than 30 wholesale customers from Midland to Dearborn, is planning to expand by 8,500 square… Read More 

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June 29, 2016 Thanks to a $438,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will hire about 140 teens and place them with Genesee County nonprofit and municipal agencies this summer. Specifically, the teens – who live in Flint and have completed the TeenQuest pre-employment program --will be assigned work assignments involving… Read More