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August 12, 2015 Research shows that job seekers who participate in workforce training programs are nearly three times more likely to secure a job than those who do not. And while the Chamber’s Career Edge workshop series – which kicks off this month – doesn’t guarantee job placement, it does offer participants the opportunity to learn critical skills, such as… Read More 

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August 12, 2015 Let’s say you eat lunch around noon, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. That’s a long stretch to go without eating. Add in the stressors of work, combined with the availability of a vending machine or nearby convenience store, and it’s no surprise if you end up eating a bag or two of chips in the late… Read More 

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August 12, 2015 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. Forbes Resource Center: How to build a small business How 12 Companies Make Meetings Memorable,… Read More 

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(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 6, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is offering Career Edge, a series of workshops designed to help adults -- particularly the unemployed -- prepare for the job market. Participants who attend all four workshops, which kick off Aug. 11, will be invited to attend the Chamber’s job fairs in September and April. (more…) Read More 

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(FLINT, Mich., July 29, 2015) – Twelve high-potential Flint and Genesee professionals have been accepted into the inaugural class of Leadership NOW, an intensive, year-long leadership development program. The participants, who work and/or live in Genesee County, will attend their first group session July 30-31 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc. (more…) Read More