Downtown Flint is a great place to live, work and play. But like most places, the pandemic slowed activity over the past two years. Businesses opened last year, but there wasn’t the same level of activity. This was due in part, to people working remote, hybrid schedules or the talent shortage. Now, as spring ushers Continue Reading
(Above: Jackie Earley, owner of CompuNinjas, a 2021 Moving Flint Forward Grant recipient.) To effectively compete and grow our local economy, we need small businesses in Genesee County to be healthy and positioned for growth. Some are recovering despite the ongoing pandemic, but many are struggling with talent shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions. According Continue Reading
Uncertainty continued in 2021 demanding the need for adaptability, agility and patience, as COVID-19 continued to drive changes in the workplace. Like most organizations, the Flint & Genesee Group entered 2021 hopeful that the pandemic of 2020 would begin to fade once a majority of people were vaccinated. Indeed, in May, the picture started to Continue Reading
Flint & Genesee Group works regularly with hundreds of businesses, community leaders and hospitality professionals. Along the way, we meet some amazing people who are working hard to provide great products and service to their customers and support their communities – making them stronger and more cohesive. These individuals and organizations are highly valuable to Continue Reading
Preparing youth and adults to enter the workforce with work-readiness skills comes natural to Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, a division of Flint & Genesee Group. They provide talent development programs along the cradle to career continuum and reduce barriers to employment. Our K-12 YouthQuest afterschool program takes a holistic approach to learning that Continue Reading
As the saying goes, “The only constant in life, is change”, and we’ve sure had our bout with change over the past 16 months. While businesses have always needed to be agile and adaptive, the rate of change spurred by the pandemic is in a league of its own. Nearly all businesses have undergone organizational Continue Reading
Anyone who knows me or interacts with me regularly knows that COVID-19 vaccines are weighing heavily on my mind. I got the shot over a month ago and I’ve been on a crusade ever since to help others do the same. The vaccines are the most important tools we have to reduce the spread of Continue Reading
As we all do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19, many people are anxiously waiting for the opportunity to receive that ultimate shot in their arm – the one that’s going to give them a real chance at protecting their health and save lives. The vaccine process, while daunting, is getting better Continue Reading
2020 is now in our rearview mirror and while collectively we may have the desire to exhale, the reality is that public health and economic challenges are continuing in 2021. But, there’s reason for cautious optimism. As we make our way through the global administering of COVID-19 vaccinations, we can all focus on a renewed Continue Reading
One of our favorite events at the Chamber is the signature Art of Achievement Awards, where we bring together business, community and the hospitality industry to celebrate those who create delightful experiences for their customers and the community. However, in August of this year, we made the difficult decision to postpone Art of Achievement. Like Continue Reading
