Tim Herman, CEO
Last week, we announced that the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce now leads tourism efforts for Flint and Genesee County. We have created a new action group called the Flint-Genesee Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau. We have a dedicated staff and budget, and we have hit the ground running with an aggressive marketing plan. We couldn’t be more excited about this new opportunity!
Bringing the business of tourism under the Regional Chamber umbrella makes sense on many levels. We have an existing staff of marketing and communications professionals. We can increase operational efficiencies and we have a variety of resources from accounting to information technology to human resource management to support the business. In addition, we have been successful at promoting the county as a great place to do business and live. Promoting the region as a travel destination is a natural next step for our messaging. We now have an opportunity to tell our story consistently with one message and one voice by creating a regional brand.
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Opening at Former Fazoli’s Site; Mateen Cleaves to Join VIPs
On Saturday, May 19, Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers hosts a VIP Night and Ribbon Cutting event. Join the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Mateen Cleaves for the VIP event at the former site of Fazoli’s, 5100 Corunna Road in Flint from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers is owned by Brent Skaggs and will serve craft beer and Michigan wine. For more information about the ribbon cutting and VIP event contact Meagan Spencer at (616) 295-5841.
This is one in a series of features highlighting the ‘Genesee 10 to Watch’ and ‘Spark’ Award recipients.
Vanessa Nelson (left), President of Expert Human Resource Consultants, LLC, receives a 2012 Spark Award from Nell Taylor, Business Development Manager for the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.
‘Do what you love and you will be successful’ is a motto that drives success for Vanessa Nelson, President of Expert Human Resource Consultants, LLC (EHRC). Three years ago when Nelson decided to start her human resources company, she wanted to help businesses succeed. At that time, she says she had no idea how many businesses needed help with human resources issues. Now she cites her love of what she does in combination with the needs of businesses in the region as the key to her early success.
“In 2009, when I first decided to step out and start my own business I wasn’t sure how it would work,” said Nelson. “However what I discovered is that there was a great need in the community. Today, I know I made the right decision and I love what I do. Being a business owner has transformed my life.”
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To become a member, call Steve Flynn, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Member Services, at (810) 600-1427.
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Pinterest, the social bookmarking site where users “pin” images onto virtual bulletin boards, has been generating a lot of buzz lately. This month, articles about Pinterest have popped up on such notable Web sites as The Huffington Post, Wired.com and TechCrunch. And the interest isn’t unmerited. Since its launch in March 2010, Pinterest has gained a following of more than 10 million users.
But should tech companies bother to incorporate Pinterest — a site known for cupcake recipes and fashion tips — into their marketing strategies? Absolutely, said Kayla Varcoe, managing director at digital marketing agency Blue Wheel Media in Troy. In fact, Varcoe said her company spends the majority of its time building, managing and interacting with “targeted focus communities” for its clients on social bookmarking sites like Digg, Reddit, Stumbleupon and Pinterest. The value, she said, lies in positioning clients as experts or authorities in their markets.
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Hospitality Industry Honored May 24
Genesee County’s customer service superstars will be recognized at the 24th Annual Genesee County Hospitality Awards. The event, hosted by the Flint-Genesee Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (Regional Chamber CVB), takes place on Thursday, May 24 at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Each year the Regional Chamber CVB, an action group of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce, gathers customer commendations for high levels of hospitality and good customer service from hotels, restaurants and business establishments from across the region. Cheryl Defrain, Director of the Regional Chamber CVB says the nominees reflect the establishments praised most often by customers for their excellent service.
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On Tuesday, May 15, children from throughout the region will display their talents during ArtQuest 2012, a celebration of the arts sponsored by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce’s YouthQuest program. Artistic works from 15 YouthQuest sites will be on display for the community as part of the event. The event takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the atrium of the Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Building in Flint.
The public is welcome to attend and experience visual, written and performance art during the event kickoff, which features a silent auction. Attendees will have an opportunity to bid on select art from the exhibit.
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Events Slated for May 9 and 24
Staffing assistance and leveraging the Pure Michigan website are among the topics to be highlighted in the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce webinar and series. The webinars, offered by the Regional Chamber’s Employer Education and Training department, provide a simple way to tap into professional knowledge and training without leaving your desk.
Don’t miss our next webinar “Benefits of Utilizing a Staffing Partner” on May 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The webinar, presented by Jenna Mathieu of Trillium Staffing Solutions will discuss how a staffing consultant can help with difficult human resource decisions.
The “Maximizing Your Organization on Pure Michigan” seminar will provide training to help your business maximize visibility on the web site at www.michigan.org . Participants will learn how to obtain fee listings on the Travel Michigan www.michigan.org . The event takes place in the Riverfront Banquet Center on the second floor in the University of Michigan-Flint School of Management Computer Lab.
Join us for the following upcoming webinars:
- The Benefits of Utilizing a Staffing Partner – Learn more about making tough human resource decisions and how a staffing partner can assist.
- May 9, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Presented by Jenna Mathieu of Trillium Staffing Solutions
- Free of Charge
- To register or for more information regarding the upcoming webinars contact Paula Stainbrook at (810) 600-1413 or pstainbrook@thegrcc.org.
- Maximizing Your Organization on Pure Michigan – Learn how to maximize your business on the Pure Michigan website.
- May 24, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Free of Charge
- To register contact Brian Sullivan at (810) 600-1404 or bsullivan@thegrcc.org.
Summer jobs are not always easy to find, but on Saturday, May 12 more than 1,000 TeenQuest graduates will have an opportunity to gain summer employment at the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Job Fair. The event takes place at Baker College of Flint.
Graduates of TeenQuest, a free afterschool pre-employment and leadership program of the Regional Chamber are eligible to participate in the SYI Job Fair. SYI helps participating teens prepare for and connect to job opportunities.
“It’s a win-win for the community and for businesses in the region to provide access to a well-qualified talent pool ready for summer employment through TeenQuest and SYI,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Regional Chamber.
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PTAC Sponsors Free Evening Seminar in Davison on May 23
New growth opportunities are available to local businesses large and small through working with the government. To explore the possibilities, join the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Davison on May 23 for Selling your Products or Services to the Government from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Davison Area Senior Center.
Dustin Frigy, Director of PTAC for the Regional Chamber says government contracting can provide an opportunity to diversify your business.
“Working with the government can open new doors for area businesses,” said Frigy. “There are many ways that businesses large and small can work with local, state and federal government departments. That’s why this seminar is so important. It provides the information needed to successfully navigate the government maze and reveals exactly what they are looking for from contractors. Come to the Davison workshop on May 23 and we will show you how to grow your business.”
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