Issue 116 | May 2, 2018

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The future of mobility runs through Flint & Genesee

Flint & Genesee represents the heritage and the future of the automotive industry. The assets are all here, said Tyler Rossmaessler, director of economic development at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The challenge and opportunity, Rossmaessler said, is to leverage those strengths to grow the regional economy by luring investment in connection with emerging opportunities. "Flint & Genesee is not being left behind," he added. "Far from it, we’re in the thick of it." READ MORE

Young entrepreneurs to open ‘Pop-Up Shops’ at Flint Farmers’ Market

On May 5, some of Flint’s youngest entrepreneurs will have the chance to sell their services and products as part of the first-ever YQ Inc. Business Fair. The event follows several weeks of entrepreneurship lessons provided during YouthQuest’s afterschool program in Flint and Genesee County. As part of the curriculum, students learned about concepts such as marketing and profit-sharing, developed business plans and competed in ‘Shark Tank’-style pitch competitions.  READ MORE

Q&A: Bernadette Johnson on giving and receiving effective feedback

Whether it’s related to performance or behavior, feedback is an important element of an individual’s professional and personal development. But it’s not always easy to give – or to receive. With this in mind, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Bernadette Johnson to offer a workshop on how to give and receive effective feedback. In advance of the May 22 event, Inside Business spoke with Johnson about some of the common feedback mistakes and how to improve our communication with each other. READ MORE

UM-Flint announces master's level Greater Flint Community Leadership Scholarship

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced the creation of a new master's-level scholarship to recognize, reward, and develop the region's next generation of leadership talent.   The scholarship will cover the costs of up to two consecutive, full academic years of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligible applicants must reside in and be employed by an organization that has a physical location in Genesee County. "The Genesee County region is a center of new and emerging businesses, non-profits, and associations. In order for these organizations to grow and thrive, new leadership must be cultivated," said Kristi N. Hottenstein, PhD, UM-Flint Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management.  READ MORE

' Flint's recovery is on us'

Flint native Brittney Washington , in a recent essay for Inkstick , explores how broader global and domestic politics could impact the city's resilience. Inkstick  is an online foreign affairs magazine that provides analysis of key global and national challenges, while sharing the personal stories of those impacted by these issues. The publication is read largely by members of the Washington, D.C., policy community.  In addition to being contributing writer for Inkstick , Washington is a program assistant for the Education Program at Sasakawa USA, an organization dedicated to strengthening U.S.-Japan relations through education, programs and research. Washington grew up on Flint’s “south side,” near Scott Elementary School, and is a 2006 graduate of Flint Central. READ MORE

SIGHTS & SOUNDS

Mott Community College, Cypress Creek Renewables announce partnership Mott Community College and Cypress Creek Renewables have announced a partnership to develop a solar program fund for the school. Cypress Creek awarded MCC with a $20,000 grant to jump start the program.  PLAY VIDEO

UPCOMING EVENTS May 9 – Chamber Luncheon Guest speaker: FIA Director John Henry May 10 – Sales Leads Roundtable May 11 – Meet the Buyer 2018

ON THE MOVE & NEW MEMBERS  Updates on people on the move, and new FGCC members