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(FLINT, Mich., June 29, 2016) – The Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $438,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to facilitate the summer hiring of 140 local teens. Specifically, the teens – who live in Flint and have completed the TeenQuest pre-employment program – have been assigned work assignments involving horticulture, landscaping and… Read More 

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Tim Herman, CEO[/caption] June 29, 2016 When you look at the news headlines these days, the water crisis is still very much the subject of the day.  But over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been able to share some success stories that also have caught the attention of the news media. On June 14, we… Read More 

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June 29, 2016 Leadership NOW’s very first cohort celebrated the successful completion of the yearlong leadership development program in June. As part of “Optimizing Leadership Effectiveness” – offered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber and the United Way of Genesee County – the participants learned how to develop effective partnerships and collaborative initiatives, in addition to building their leadership skills. (more…) Read More 

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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