Business News – Sept. 22, 2021
ELGA Credit Union’s Executive Vice President Terry Katzur has been named Professional of the Year by the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL).
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Local professionals embark on year-long leadership development journey
RFP for Lead Now community impact projects due Oct. 1 (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021) – Nine local professionals have been selected to participate in Lead Now Flint & Genesee, an introspective leadership development program offered through Flint & Genesee Group. The participants in the seventh cohort, which kicked off Sept. 17, work and/or live in Genesee County and have…
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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Brandee Cooke-Brown, 100K Ideas
Brandee Cooke-Brown started working at 100K Ideas the year it launched. She found the opportunity after attending a networking event at the Ferris Wheel – the building which houses the nonprofit organization – where she met 100K Ideas’ co-founder David Ollila. “We got to talking and I shared my background, and we kind of just clicked,” says Cooke-Brown. “A week later I had an interview, and I came on…
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Highlights: August 2021
Off to a Great Start YouthQuest’s newest site, Flint Cultural Center Academy, began in mid-August. During the first few weeks of programming, the site focused on team building and relationship building. Given that YouthQuest is a new program for the school, students and YouthQuest staff had a great time enjoying activities that focus on getting to know each other. If…
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On the Job: Dawn Ratliff
TeenQuest graduate Dawn Ratliff is motivated to achieve her goals and won’t settle for anything less. A graduate of Baker College with a Bachelor of Arts in business management, she is currently working toward her dream career. “After college, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” says Ratliff. “But after some digging, I found a position at a small…
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Meet the Site Team Leaders: Back in Person
YouthQuest is now in person at Flint Community Schools and Flint Cultural Center Academy and will soon be back at International Academy of Flint. YouthQuest staff are excited to see all the YouthQuest students face-to-face again and continue providing the high-quality programming YouthQuest has delivered for the past 11 years. With a new school year starting, now is a great…
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