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	<title>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce | Member Services</title>
	<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/index.html</link>
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		<title>PTAC: Veteran's Summit - August 23, 2010 | August 3, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/08aug/aug03_ptac.html</link>
		<description>Veteran's looking to succeed in business won't want to miss the Veteran's Summit on August 23, 2010 at the University of Michigan-Flint. The event explores several pathways that will encourage you to further examine with the assistance of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. </description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Kettering Gateway | August 3, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/08aug/aug03_ketteringgateway.html</link>
		<description>Congressman Kildee and community officials mark the grand opening of south half of Kettering Gateway.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member News | August 3, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/08aug/aug03_membernews.html</link>
		<description>Bishop Airport receives over $3 million grant; Mott Community College celebrates new program; Flint Public Library receives grant; and 29th Annual Flint Jazz Festival August 6-8.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Services | August 3, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/08aug/aug03_memberservices.html</link>
		<description>Market your business and welcome a new Regional Chamber member at the same time.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Networking | August 3, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/08aug/aug03_networking.html</link>
		<description>Don't miss these two upcoming events: Mix on the Bricks with the Genesee Regional Young Professionals on August 18 and the Regional Chamber's Lunch is on Us on August 11. </description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Benefits | June 29, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun29_bbb.html</link>
		<description>Better Business Bureau: As summer temperatures heat up don't get burned by air conditioning scams.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>How to Become a Government Contractor Seminar on July 2 | June 29, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun29_ptac.html</link>
		<description>This PTAC seminar will not only show you the products and services the State of Michigan buys, but fundamentals available for you to diversify your company through government contracting.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Accomplishment-Flint Institute of Arts | June 29, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun29_accomplishments.html</link>
		<description>Congratulations to the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), recipient of a grant in the amount of $85,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation through the American Art Renewal Fund. The grant will be used to fund Associate Curator and Assistant Registrar positions as well as building improved collection storage.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>In Your Corner | June 29, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun29_inyourcorner.html</link>
		<description>From the Regional Chamber's CEO Tim Herman: We're on a roll! That's my take on the recent events here in our great community. Since last November the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce has attracted nearly $200 million in new investment that will add more than 2,000 new jobs in Genesee County. Earlier this month we received more good news.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events | June 29, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Upcoming Regional Chamber and community events.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Understanding the Federal Solicitation seminar on Friday, June 25 | June 22, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun22_ptac.html</link>
		<description>Looking to understanding Federal or Department of Defense solicitations? Your first step is gaining accurate knowledge of why, when, who, where and how to participate.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>RePaint Genesee spruces up 12 homes in Flint | June 22, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun22_repaint.html</link>
		<description>On June 19 the Regional Chamber, community members and various other partners of the project kicked into high gear.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Community Awareness | June 22, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun22_community.html</link>
		<description>Cancer Survivors' Day Celebrated at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute and the Flint Institute of Arts joins Blue Star Museums Program.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>RePaint Genesee this Saturday, June 18</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/media.html#member</link>
		<description>The Regional Chamber's Young Professionals Committee (GRYP) are part of the group refreshing a Flint neighborhood this weekend.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | June 15, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun15_bcbsm.html</link>
		<description>Why spend on out-of-state vacations when you can save on Michigan staycations? Blues members save on Michigan getaways.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Benefits: Better Business Bureau | June 15, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun15_bbb.html</link>
		<description>Anyone can say they are honest and trustworthy, so how can consumers and businesses know who to trust?</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Accomplishments | June 15, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun15_accomplishments.html</link>
		<description>Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy's CEO receives Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award; Witherbee's Market open for business; and Churchill's Food and Spirits celebrates grand re-opening.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Churchill's Food and Spirits re-opens in downtown Flint | Partners for Progress</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/churchills_press_release.html</link>
		<description>After a kitchen fire nearly destroyed the business in December 2009, Churchill's Food and Spirits hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially re-open the downtown staple.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Wednesday, July 14 - Lunch is On Us</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html#lunchjuly</link>
		<description>The July Lunch is on Us is a great opportunity to network, and rediscover the kid in you at the Flint Children's Museum. Lunch is free and the event is great fun. Don't miss!</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Thursday, June 24 - After Hours Connection</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html#afterhoursvinters</link>
		<description>Join the Regional Chamber and members from the Burton Chamber of Commerce at an After Hours event that will help you really wine down after work.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>The parfect day-Regional Chamber 2010 Golf Outing for Education | Inside Business | June 8, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun08_golfouting.html</link>
		<description>The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce 2010 Golf Outing for Education was held on Monday, June 7. And the event was not just an ace in the hole - it was parfect!</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Benefits: Accident Fund-Keeping workers' feet safe on the job | Inside Business | June 8, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun08_accidentfund.html</link>
		<description>The simplest foot injury could leave one of your workers off the job for days or even months and could cause other chronic issues down the road. To make sure this doesn't happen to one of your workers, Accident Fund advises you know all there is to know about foot protection so your employees start off each day on the right foot.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Networking-After Hours at Auto City Speedway | Inside Business | June 8, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/06jun/jun08_networking.html</link>
		<description>While the race at Auto City Speedway got rained out, more than 50 Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce members were able to enjoy the special Saturday, June 5 After Hours event. Hamburgers, hot dogs and adult beverages were served.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Don't miss out on the 2010 Annual Golf Outing! | Inside Business | May 25, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may25_golfouting.html</link>
		<description>The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce 2010 Annual Golf Outing is just around the corner. On Monday, June 7, at the Davison Country Club, business professionals will partake in fun, sun and some great interactive networking.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 08:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Inside Business | May 25, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may25_bcbs.html</link>
		<description>Childhood obesity continues to climb, parents can find ways to help their children avoid this threat to their health.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 08:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Benefits: Accident Fund | Inside Business | May 25, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may25_accidentfund.html</link>
		<description>Accident Fund has developed a program that provides information to students and employees to keep student workers safe.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 08:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Accomplishments | Inside Business | May 25, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may25_memberaccomplishments.html</link>
		<description>Ghassan and Manal Saab receive 2010 Russell G. Mawby Award and Kettering University awarded over $1.6 million grant.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 08:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>New Members | Inside Business | May 25, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may25_newmembers.html</link>
		<description>A list of new Regional Chamber members. To become a member, call Steve Flynn, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Director of Member Services, at (810) 600-1427.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 08:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Upcoming PTAC seminar | Inside Business | May 11, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may11_ptac.html</link>
		<description>Regional Chamber PTAC hosts SBA 8(a) Business Development and HUBZone Certification Orientation on May 18.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Annual Golf Outing | Inside Business | May 11, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may11_golfouting.html</link>
		<description>The grass is always greener at the Regional Chamber 2010 Annual Golf Outing.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Accident Fund | Inside Business | May 11, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may11_accidentfund.html</link>
		<description>In the Safe Zone: Parking Lot Safety.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>New Member | Inside Business | May 11, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may11_newmember.html</link>
		<description>Spectrum Child and Family Services Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House on May 24.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Maximize savings with Office Depot | Inside Business | May 11, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may11_officedepot.html</link>
		<description>Regional Chamber members and their employees can save over 80 percent on nearly 1,000 items at Office Depot by signing up online.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Free Windows 7 Seminar | Inside Business | May 4, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may04_windows7.html</link>
		<description>Join us for a firsthand look at Windows 7: Doing the tasks you do everyday are easier and faster with Windows 7. You can share files and devices easily, find the information you need, stay productive anywhere and protect your data so you can spend more time helping your business grow.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 16:27:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 Annual Golf Outing | Inside Business | May 4, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may04_golf.html</link>
		<description>Get into the swing of things-sign up today!</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 B2B Expo a huge success | Inside Business | May 4, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may04_b2bexpo_recap.html</link>
		<description>Thousands of business and education professionals came out last week to network and visit the more than 120 exhibitors.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Better Business Bureau: Five Steps for Protecting Your Business When Banking Online | Inside Business | May 4, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may04_bbb.html</link>
		<description>Online banking has made it easier and more convenient to manage business finances, but it also provides an opportunity for hackers to gain access to business accounts with the goal of making unauthorized money transfers.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan MIChild Application Training Session | Inside Business | May 4, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may04_michild.html</link>
		<description>Your organization or church can help families secure medical insurance for children for as little as $10 per month. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan is presenting a free training session for community advocates and volunteers to credential individuals to provide online application assistance for MIChild, Healthy Kids, MOMS and Plan First programs within their own organization/location.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>The count is on for Genesee County 2010 U.S. Census | Inside Business | May 4, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/05may/may04_2010census.html</link>
		<description>Genesee County is standing up to be counted according to a tally of 2010 U.S. Census forms. As of Monday, May 03, 2010, the county had an 81 percent return rate. This exceeds the response rate for the area in 2000 Census, and is an improvement on the current state rate of 77 percent and the national rate of 72 percent.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>New Members</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr27_2010_newmembers.html</link>
		<description>A list of new Regional Chamber members</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>April 2010 In Your Corner</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr27_2010_corner.html</link>
		<description>Regional Chamber CEO Tim Herman's monthly letter to the business community.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>You're invited to the 2010 B2B Expo</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr27_2010_b2bexpo.html</link>
		<description>Don't miss out on your opportunity to connect, collaborate and communicate with nearly 3,000 business professionals.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>April 27, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Don't miss reads this week include: Regional Chamber names new vice president and PTAC reports record numbers.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Fifth Third Bank Donates $10,000 to Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/fifththird_press_release.html</link>
		<description>Fifth Third Bank has donated $10,000 to the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce as part of its "Week of Giving" (April 26-May 3), celebration in conjunction with the Bank's annual "working holiday," also known as Fifth Third Day (fifth month, third day). During Fifth Third's "Week of Giving," the Bank honors its customers, employees and the communities where they are located.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 SYI Job Fair | April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr20_2010_syijobfair.html</link>
		<description>Secure free teen summer employment for your business at the May 15 Summer Youth Initiative Job Fair.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Awareness | April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr20_2010_memberawareness.html</link>
		<description>Junior League of Flint and Security Credit Union.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Member Benefits: Shred-it | April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr20_2010_shredit.html</link>
		<description>Practical tips on how to create a culture of security.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr20_2010_bcbsm.html</link>
		<description>Help families in need get medical coverage for their children for as little as $10 a month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Think outside the booth! | April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr20_2010_b2breminder.html</link>
		<description>There is still time to exhibit at the Regional Chamber's 2010 Business-to-Business (B2B) Expo.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:21:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>April 20, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Don't miss reads this week include: Diplomat Speciality Pharmacy receives $61.5 million tax credit from MEGA board; businesses can secure free teen summer employment at SYI Job Fair; and don't miss out on this year's Business-to-Business Expo.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 B2B Expo List of Vendors</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/b2bexpo/vendors.html</link>
		<description>Want to see who is exhibiting at the April 29 Business-to-Business Expo?  The list of vendors is now available online and check back daily for updates. Want to exhibit?  Booths are still available, but don't wait, spots are going fast!</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Save the Date! 2010 Golf Outing for Education June 7</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/golfouting/index.html</link>
		<description>The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing for Education is the perfect way to combine business with pleasure. Proceeds benefit the Regional Chamber's education initiatives, providing direct services to Genesee County schools and students. Event presented by King Par and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: April 16-29, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>April 13, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/2010/04apr/apr2010_index.html</link>
		<description>We're changing Inside Business! From now on Inside Business will come out once a week and feature just few short articles. Don't miss reads this week include: PTAC Seminar April 20, Regional Chamber's 2010 B2B Expo April 29, and a new initiative could equal $10,000 for community members.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 CrimFit Adult Training Program: Walk, run, get up and go!</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/member_news/2010/grcc_crim_4_10.html</link>
		<description>Put on your athletic shoes and get ready to hit the bricks of Downtown Flint. The Crim Fitness Foundation has kicked off their 2010 CrimFit Adult Training Program.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>April 6, 2010 Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>We're changing Inside Business! From now on Inside Business will come out once a week. The e-newsletter will only have 4-6 short pieces each week. You'll be able to read the news quickly and be up-to-date on the activities of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce and our members!</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Genesee County: The place Google should go</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/general/grcc_google_4_5_10.html</link>
		<description>A take action stance was the platform Flint and Genesee County took to nominate the area for the Google Fiber for Communities project.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: April 2-15, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Al Serra named top Buick Dealership in North Central region</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/member_news/2010/grcc_alserra_3_10.html</link>
		<description>Congratulations to Al Serra Buick, recently named the 2009 top-selling Buick dealership in the nine-state North Central Region.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Regional Chamber Annual Meeting and Luncheon held March 24</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/general/grcc_2010annualmeeting.html</link>
		<description>The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Luncheon was held March 24 at Kettering University. Over 230 members of the Regional Chamber and general public were in attendance.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Flint and Genesee County Volunteers Team Up in Broadband Quest</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/google_press_release.html</link>
		<description>A volunteer group of community leaders and professionals are leading the charge to win the Google Fiber Project and now they want individuals to join in the effort.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>March Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>This month's issue of Inside Business is now available. Top stories include: the Regional Chamber Annual Meeting on March 24, Interim Vice President named, Social Media for Business seminar, and the Google Broadband quest.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: March 5-18, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Small Business Committee to hear Water Pipeline Project Presentation</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/news_releases/news_release_sbcpipeline_3_1_10.html</link>
		<description>Jeff Wright, Genesee County Drain Commissioner, will deliver a presentation on why he believes the county should build a water pipeline from Lake Huron to Genesee County, at the March 10, Small Business Committee (SBC) meeting.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Jumpstart Registration Now Open</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/jumpstart/index.html</link>
		<description>If you are a current or aspiring entrepreneur, the third annual Jumpstart Entrepreneurs Conference on March 25, 2010 can provide you with information about local resources and services to increase your chances of success.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: February 19-March 4, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>February Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>View the February issue of Inside Business online. Top stories this month include: Regional Chamber CEO appointed to key state economic board; Membership brings benefits, growth to businesses; Scholarship fund helps teen design future; and PTAC increases revenue growth for companies. You can also subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email or view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Rowe Professional Services Co. wins award for I-69 project</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/general/rowe_012610_journal_article.html</link>
		<description>Rowe Professional Services Co. has received an award for its design work on a reconstruction project of I-69 in Lapeer and St. Clair counties.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: February 5-18, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Area Business Leaders Celebrate Downtown Flint Redevelopment Milestone</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/partners_for_progress/rowe_012610_press_release.html</link>
		<description>The revitalization of Downtown Flint has experienced another key milestone with the completion of the $22.7 million ROWE Building project.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>January Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>View the January issue of Inside Business online. Top stories this month include: Strong Partnerships Make Magna Electronics Project a Reality; Companies Trim Employment Costs, Gain Well-Trained Workers Through SYI, TeenQuest; and Regional Chamber 2010 Sales Lead Roundtables. You can also subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email or view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Summer Youth Inititiave Business Request for Proposal (RFP) now available</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/eetc/summer-youth/business_rfp.html</link>
		<description>Through the Summer Youth Initiative 2010 (SYI 2010), limited matching funds are available to offset one-half of the employment costs incurred by hiring SYI 2010 applicants during the first ninety (90) days of employment. Businessess who are interested in applying for funding through SYI must complete the Request for Proposal.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: January 11-25, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Self-employment Tax Seminar with H and R Block</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html#taxl</link>
		<description>Tax Tips for the self-employed and small businesses. Topics include: Tax advantages of self-employment and small businesses, Self-employment and small business taxes, S Corp vs. Sole Proprietorship-which one would be the best fit for you, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Tax forms you will need to file, and Updated tips for filing 2009 taxes. Presenters: Diana Callison, Master Tax Advisor (Enrolled Agent) and Maryann McLemore, Tax Specialist 3</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Summer Youth Inititiave Nonprofit Agency Request for Proposal (RFP) now available</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/eetc/summer-youth/nonprofit_agency_RFP.html</link>
		<description>The 2010 Nonprofit Agency RFP, which allows organizations to receive funding through the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI), is now online.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:52:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>CEO featured on ABC 12's Newsmaker</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/general/abc12_newsmaker_timherman.html</link>
		<description>Regional Chamber CEO Tim Herman was recently interviewed on ABC 12's Newsmaker that spotlighted new jobs coming to Mid-Michigan.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>December Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>View the December issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top stories this month include: FedEx facility expansion opens door for more business, economic growth, New Director of Communication/Media Relations named, and the winners of the 2009 Business Awards. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: December 4-10, 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Winners announced at Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/news_releases/news_release_businessawards_11_05_09.html</link>
		<description>Fifty companies were nominated to receive one of 10 awards during the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business Awards, held Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>November Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business is exclusively online! View the November issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top stories this month include: PTAC helps local industries secure $6.8 million defense contract, Regional Chamber names new vice president and two staff members receive new appointments, and Career Preparation Workshops are designed to demonstrate. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>October Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the October issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top stories this month include: Learn about the latest TDL and RFID technology, 2009-2010 Regional Business and Educational Seminars kick off, and don't miss the 2009 Business Awards. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Membership Directory: September 2009 Update</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/membership_list/index.html</link>
		<description>The updated 2009 Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory in now available online. Find a current listing of Regional Chamber members as of September 2009.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Calendar of Events: October 2-8, 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce's most recent Calendar of Events.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Learn about the latest TDL and RFID technology</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/newsroom/news_releases/news_release_rfid_tdl_10_15_09.html</link>
		<description>With a new intermodal center at Bishop International Airport, and a major intermodal development planned for the Buick City site, Mott Community College is partnering with the Regional Chamber to inform area businesses about new technology for intermodal transportation and logistics. This free breakfast will be a chance to learn the latest technology and opportunities for training in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL), including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>September Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the September issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top headlines this month include: the Brownfield Community Forum, Cleary University and the Regional Chamber partner for a scholarship, Google Adwords training creates business boom for local companies, be part of the 2009-2010 Regional Chamber business seminars and workshops, and the 2009 Business Awards have been rescheduled. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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		<title>August Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the August issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top headlines this month include: Regional Chamber and community leaders unite in effort to redevelop Flint's Buick City site; Interviews with the Flint Mayoral candidates; and Diversification Summit opens door to new business opportunities. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>July Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the July issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top headlines this month include: Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce launches Facebook and Twitter pages; Flint Town Hall Meeting provides forum for community programs; and Genesee County water pipeline would boost economic development in region. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Ju1 2009 03:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Membership Directory: June 2009 Update</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/membership_list/index.html</link>
		<description>The updated 2009 Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory in now available online. Find a current listing of Regional Chamber members as of June 2009.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>June Inside Business</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/insidebusiness/index.html</link>
		<description>Inside Business in now exclusively online! View the June issue of Inside Business online or subscribe to receive Inside Business as an monthly email. Top headlines this month include: Genesee County forms new economic development alliance; funding connects teens with jobs, opportunities; and the Regional Chamber establishes African American Advisory Group. You can also view past Inside Business publications in the archive. The publications are listed by year and month.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>2009 ATHENA PowerLink Application</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/councils/wbc.html</link>
		<description>ATHENA PowerLink is an economic growth program designed for an established woman business owner who wishes to take her business to the next level. Download the 2009 ATHENA PowerLink Application, available in Microsoft Word format and PDF format.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>2009 Membership Directory</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/membership_list/index.html</link>
		<description>The 2009 Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory in now available online. New this year - all Better Business Bureau accredited companies are listed in blue. The directory is presented in PDF format and is searchable by clicking on the binocular icon in the toolbar of Adobe Acrobat Reader in the PDF file.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>The Benefits of Blue</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/insurance/bcbs_seminars.html</link>
		<description>Join us for a four-part seminar series that will show you how to maximize your Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Care Network health insurance and potentially lower the cost of health care insurance. All seminars are FREE and open to members and non-members. Seminars sponsored by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Business Councils</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/councils/index.html</link>
		<description>The Regional Chamber has established councils and advisory groups in order to help improve our community. Involvement in these organizations is a great way to network while sharing your talents and expertise.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>2009 Networking Events</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/networking_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Bringing members together is part of creating community and an important function of any chamber of commerce. The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsors two networking events each month that range from educative and informative to just plain fun. Take a look at the 2009 schedule for upcoming events and for available sponsorships.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Money Saving Programs</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/money_saving_programs/index.html</link>
		<description>Membership in the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce is more valuable than ever before. With your membership you become eligible for these 20+ programs-all designed to put dollars to your bottom line or help you grow your business. If you use these programs to offset expenses your membership can pay for itself. Bonus! Join the Regional Chamber now and get $3,000 worth of advertising FREE for 2009!</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Blue Cross Blue Shield Seminars</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/Programs_events/bcbs_seminars.html</link>
		<description>Beginning September 25, 2008 the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will sponsor The Benefits of Blue seminars-a three-part series to show how members can maximize their Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and potentially lower the cost of health care insurance.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Networking Events</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/networking_events/index.html</link>
		<description>Check out the upcoming Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce networking events. Click on the "More information" link below each event to download the newest PDF of the upcoming Eye-Opener Breakfast, Lunch is On Us, or After-Hours event.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Summer Wine Down slideshow</title>
		<link>http://www.thegrcc.org/member_services/events/wine_down.html</link>
		<description>Watch a slideshow from this year's Summer Wine Down, held on September 4, 2008.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:17:00 EST</pubDate>
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