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March 16, 2016 Leadership NOW – the intensive, yearlong leadership development program offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County – this week kicks off its second class. The immersive program is designed for current and emerging leaders who want to build their leadership skills and learn how to develop effective partnerships and… Read More 

March 16, 2016 For the past four years, YouthQuest has participated in Macy's Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter written to Santa and collected in stores. This past holiday season, the afterschool program set an ambitious goal: to send more than 21,000 letters to Kris Kringle on National Believe Day (Dec. 11), when the retailer doubles… Read More 

March 16, 2016 Businesses that hire job applicants through the next Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Job Fair can apply for funds that cover up to half of normal hiring and employment costs during the first 90 days of employment.* The April 22 job fair will be attended by alumni, ages 18 and older, of TeenQuest/Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) and Career Edge.… Read More 

March 16, 2016 Think you know all there is to know about Flint & Genesee? Great! Now, let’s put it to the test by becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA). Registration is underway for the April 13 class. Register now. The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau CTA program teaches frontline professionals in the hospitality industry as well as… Read More 

March 16, 2016 Bishop International Airport is excited to host a TSA Pre✓® enrollment center event on April 11-15. No need to drive to a traditional enrollment location – this is one-stop shopping for all your signup needs! TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and more efficient screening experience.… Read More