The Economic Outlook for the Second Half of 2021
Life is largely returning to normal. Masks are no longer required, restaurants are back to 100 percent capacity, and people are beginning to travel again. When will the economy return Continue Reading
Now is the time to think big…really big
Our complex relationship with land is a defining characteristic of our American society. In the not-so-distant past it was viewed virtually unfathomable that the value of land would ever decrease Continue Reading
A thriving Flint & Genesee is dependent on small business
What an exciting time to be in a transitioning community. As the past decades have shifted the look of our downtowns and communities, leaders are focused on rebuilding their communities, Continue Reading
2020 a year of changes; but what does that mean for 2021?
We hear this all the time: this is the new norm. 2020 was indeed a year of change, and some of these changes will stay with us while some won’t, Continue Reading
The Importance of Preventive Care for Your Employees
Preventive care and early disease detection can decrease health care costs for your business, yet research shows that Americans use preventive care services at about half the suggested rate. So, Continue Reading
Collective action necessary to mitigate COVID-19’s devastating impact on Black-owned businesses
As the nation begins to slowly emerge from quarantine brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many remain in shock by the health and economic carnage we are all experiencing. From Continue Reading
Harnessing the Power of Partnerships to Empower Education
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is engaging with corporate leaders across the country regarding the impacts of this health and economic crisis Continue Reading
The enduring entrepreneurial spirit of Charles Stewart Mott
The vision of Charles Stewart Mott has stood the test of time. An accomplished businessman, engineer and community leader, Mott is best known for his steadfast commitment to his adopted Continue Reading
Millennials hold the future of work in their hands
It’s the Millennials, Stupid. James Carville, the campaign guru said of the state of America in 1992, its “the economy, stupid”. While Carville was correct for the past 30 years, Continue Reading
Flint an ongoing example of successful placemaking
Making places great can happen in a variety of ways. In the city of Flint, it seems to be happening in just about every way possible. A new downtown hotel, Continue Reading