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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="372"] A volunteer helps with a children's activity at Applewood Estate.[/caption] Feeling crunched for time? Try volunteering an hour or two outside of work — it may make a difference in how you feel. According to a recent study by the Swiss National Science Foundation, professionals who volunteer in their spare time are more satisfied with their… Read More 

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="400"] The Flint Farmers' Market[/caption] The Flint & Genesee Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has a message for motor coach operators traveling through our region: Stop in and stay a while. CVB staff had the chance to tout all the ways Flint & Genesee can accommodate motor coach tours when it met with more than two dozen… Read More 

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To become a member, contact Heather Kale at  or (810) 600-1427 or DeAndra McCain at  or (810) 600-1408. (more…) Read More 

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Baker College of Flint has received a sub grant from the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC) to encourage high school students to enroll in its photonics and laser technology associate degree program. The sub grant originated from the National Science Foundation (NSF). “This grant will help intensify our efforts to introduce this burgeoning science and its strong… Read More 

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue[/caption] Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, the first female director of the Michigan State Police, will be the keynote speaker of the Flint Women’s Forum’s Celebration of Women event. The annual event will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 24 at the Flint Golf Club. (more…) Read More 

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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. We hope you find these links informative. Let us know what you think! 3 Tips to Delivering Good,… Read More