Inside Business: New Investments, Jobs for Genesee County

In the latest progress toward attracting economic development and employment opportunities to the region, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 12 announced two business expansions creating 424 Jobs and generating $23 million of investment in Genesee County.

Supply chain management provider NorthGate bringing up to 374 jobs to Burton, investing $13 million
Auto supplier DAG Technology establishing a new manufacturing facility in Grand Blanc Township, investing $10 million

Yesterday’s news follows the Oct. 1 announcement of the $10.4 million investment to build the Innovation and Technology Center at the University of Michigan-Flint where the College of Innovation & Technology will be based. That project is expected to 120 jobs and retains another 175 jobs.

Meanwhile, Premier Security Solutions (PSS) on Sept. 30 announced the purchase of the Ferris Wheel, a community hub, shared workspace, and office building from Skypoint Ventures and Phil Hagerman. The security firm, one of the fastest-growing companies in southeastern Michigan, will move its headquarters to the seventh floor of the building. The business model and operation of the Ferris Wheel will remain the same.

Dave Forystek, a retired Flint police officer, started PSS in 2013 after he was approached to provide security for Powers Catholic High School. The company initially focused on school safety before branching out to serve other industries including automotive and agriculture. PSS has experienced significant growth and today has over 900 employees across multiple states and pursuing licensures in more.

CEO Blog: Workers with disabilities an untapped talent resource

What do you think about when a conversation turns to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace? Race? Gender? Sexual orientation? What about people with disabilities?

The latter is an aspect of DEI that is often overlooked says the Return on Disability Group. And given that October is designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) a time to celebrate the skills and creativity of disabled individuals and remind employers to use inclusive hiring practices – I wanted to share a few thoughts on this issue.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, celebrates U.S. Latinos, their culture and their history. Started in 1968 by Congress as Hispanic Heritage Week, it was expanded to a month in 1988. The celebration begins in the middle rather than the start of September because it coincides with national independence days in several Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica celebrate theirs on Sept. 15, followed by Mexico on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18 and Belize on Sept. 21.

Here are some key facts about the nation’s Latino population by geography and characteristics like language use and origin groups. READ MORE

October is Cybersecurity Month: Does your business have a plan?

Now in its 18^th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across the United States, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.

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Travel the world for less! Whether for pleasure or business, the Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Travel Club offers exclusive deals on travel packages to destinations across the globe.

In partnership with Grand Hill Travel, the Chamber's Travel Club features new deals each quarter, so be sure to click on the link and check them out regularly! READ MORE

Art of Achievement is back! And now is the time to put forward the names of local businesses, community leaders and hospitality professionals who have made an exceptional impact in Flint & Genesee in 2021.

Nominations closed Friday, Oct. 15, for the area’s premier showcase event, hosted by the Flint & Genesee Group. READ MORE

Greater Flint Health Coalition seeks input for the Community Health Needs Assessment Community Resident Survey

The 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is to get your opinions about community health issues and Flint & Genesee County residents' quality of life. Your feedback will be compiled and used as input for the development of a community health improvement plan. The CHNA survey is being conducted by the GFHC in partnership with the Ascension Genesys Hospital, Hurley Medical Center and McLaren Flint.

The survey is open now through November. COMPLETE SURVEY

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Site of NorthGate's new facility on Davison Road in Burton
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