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You’re invited: YouthQuest opens doors to public for Lights On Afterschool

October 20, 2021 | Categories: Education & Training, News Releases, Newsroom

City proclamation designates Oct. 28 as Lights On Afterschool Day in Flint (FLINT, Mich. – October 20, 2021) Most days of the year, YouthQuest is open only to students in grades K-12 at Flint Community Schools, Flint Cultural Center Academy and International Academy of Flint. But for a few days this month, the research-based afterschool enrichment program will open its… Read More

FACES of Flint & Genesee Business, Stacey LaFay, Franklin Benefit Solutions

October 15, 2021 | Categories: Faces of Flint

Stacey LaFay built her business, Franklin Benefit Solutions, in 2009 right after an economic recession. Working in the industry, LaFay spent years watching other agencies work and thought she could build something better. So, she set out to do just that. “I saw other agencies didn’t focus on building relationships with providers and clients,” says LaFay. “I felt relationships were… Read More

FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Sheena Harrison, Drinks of Essence Bartending School

October 13, 2021 | Categories: Faces of Flint

In 2015, Sheena Harrison was let go from her job working in social work and found herself at a crossroad: Continue down the road she was on or start something new. “I wanted to do something that couldn’t be taken away from me,” says Harrison. “I set off to learn new skills and educate myself as much as I could.”… Read More

CEO Blog: Workers with disabilities an untapped talent resource

October 13, 2021 | Categories: Inside Business

What do you think about when a conversation turns to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace? Race? Gender? Sexual orientation? What about people with disabilities?

Travel the world for less, with the Flint & Genesee Chamber Travel Club

October 13, 2021 | Categories: Inside Business, Member Services

In partnership with Grand Hill Travel, the Flint & Genesee Chamber on Oct. 13 announced a new Travel Club that will feature new deals quarterly, with travel opportunities and packages available for all Chamber members.

October is Cybersecurity Month: Does your business have a plan?

October 13, 2021 | Categories: Inside Business

In observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Inside Business spoke with Aaron Hamp, president & CEO, I.N.C. Systems in Grand Blanc, to ask what businesses should do or have in place when it comes to protecting their data and operations from cyberthreats.