(FLINT, Mich. – March 11, 2020)  The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today reported on a range of private and community investments in 2019 to help create a brighter future for Flint and Genesee County. The Chamber’s annual meeting, held before a packed ballroom at the Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc Area, also included an update on the progress achieved in year two of the organization’s three-year strategic plan.

This year’s gathering – themed ‘Investing in Talent for Economic Growth’  – focused on the importance of attracting top talent and developing a skilled workforce to achieve economic success.

In short, “talent drives economic growth,” said Chamber CEO Tim Herman.

Domino’s Pizza Chairman David A. Brandon, the keynote speaker, further elaborated on the critical link between talent and business success from his perspective as a chairman and former chief executive officer for some of the country’s largest corporations, including Valassis, Inc., an international marketing services and sales promotion company; Toys ‘R’ Us  and Domino’s Pizza.

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About Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce (www.flintandgenesee.org) is a premier business membership organization unlike most chambers of commerce. In addition to traditional member services, our responsibility includes serving as the lead economic development agency for Flint & Genesee, marketing tourism, youth programs, and leadership development and business training.