Issue 12 | August 31, 2022

Michigan Reconnect a pathway for working-age adults to better jobs, higher pay

Today, during an event at Mott Community College, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II encouraged working-age Michiganders to join the more than 100,000 people who in the last 18 months alone have taken the first step toward earning a college degree or skills certificate through the Michigan Reconnect program.

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist pointed to the ongoing success of the Michigan Reconnect program, and touted the bipartisan inclusion of $55 million in the fiscal year 2023 budget for the program, calling it an affirmation of Michigan Reconnect's ongoing success in easing the path for working-age adults to achieve better jobs and higher pay.

"The Michigan Reconnect program scored a hat trick this year as we achieved three important goals:

Latest News

Local credit unions ranked among the Top 100 nationwide

Three credit unions in Flint & Genesee are named among the Top 100 credit unions nationwide, according to Bankdash.com, a personal finance news and industry research publication.

The credit unions – Dort Financial Credit Union, ELGA Credit Union and Genisys Credit Union – were selected on the basis of their financial stability, size, net worth ratio, accessibility, fees, community involvement, dividends, member engagement and operational strength.

Launched in 2021, Bankdash’s mission is to improve consumer understanding about personal finance matters by providing data, research and analysis on banks, credit unions and the products they offer. It aspires is to help demystify a complex and opaque industry, helping consumers avoid mistakes and improve their financial situations, according to company's website.

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Laurie Shaw, Coffee Beanery

Laurie Shaw first joined her husband’s family business, Coffee Beanery, working as the executive assistant for her mother-in-law JoAnne. With five children at home, the workload became overwhelming, so Shaw began to take on other roles in the organization like fundraising and marketing.



“At the time I didn’t know what I was preparing for,” says Shaw. “I was just going from department to department and improving things as I went.”

Then, the business decided to adopt the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) model, consulting with EOS Worldwide. 

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'Moving Flint Forward' impact: Lewi's Landscaping

Lewi’s Landscaping is one of the 15 small businesses in Flint awarded business development grants in May from the Moving Flint Forward (MFF) program, funded by General Motors and administered by the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance. The MFF grants must be used to advance the businesses’ operations, such as expansion projects, making repairs or leasehold improvements, purchasing inventory and equipment, or façade improvements.

Sept./Oct. issue AND: '40 Under 40' honorees revealed

The honorees of the Flint & Genesee Group’s first-ever 40 Under 40 program will be revealed in the September-October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine.

Nearly 100 nominations were submitted for the program and honorees were selected by a committee of local business and community leaders.

“The honorees will represent a new generation of talented professionals who are working diligently to help make Flint & Genesee a great place to live, work and play,” said Group CEO Tim Herman.

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Sept. 14 – Chamber Luncheon

Sept. 16 – African American Advisory Committee

Sept. 22 – After Hours Wine Down

• SERVPRO Summer Send Off

Sept. 27 – Upskilling Your Employees

• Talent Matters Webinar

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