Business Briefs 07/03/2008

Mechanical problem temporarily closes Polar Palace
LAPEER — A fault in the refrigeration equipment has forced the temporary closing of the Polar Palace Arena Complex.
Manager Ken Benson reports that the arena will be closed through July. All registrations should be done via mail. Questions: ww.polarpalace.com. — L.P.

CBMC meets each Weds.
GRAND BLANC TWP. — The Christian Businessmen’s Committee (CBMC) meets 6:30-7:30 a.m. each Wednesday at Grand Blanc Motor Cars Ltd., 9099 N. Holly Rd.
The committee is open to businessmen in Genesee County. Each meeting features a guest speaker. There is no cost to join.
For more information, call chairman Dave Todd at 248-760-4070. — N.B.

County long range transportation plan meeting
FLINT — The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a non-motorized and complete streets policy charette 2-4 p.m. July 10.
The meeting will help craft the policy recommendations for Genesee County, as part of the Genesee County 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan guides transportation decision-making for the future of the county.
The meeting takes place at the Mass Transportation Authority Administration Office, in the Lower Level Conference Center, 1401 S. Dort Hwy. To RSVP or for information, contact Heidi Phaneuf of the planning commission at 810-257-3010 or hphaneuf@co.genesee.mi.us. — A.S.

Government sales and marketing seminar
FLINT — The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Procurement Technical Assistance Center offers a seminar entitled “Marketing Tips to Succeed in Federal Contracting” 9-11:30 a.m. July 17 at the Northbank Business Information Center.
Details: Andy Hayes at 810-600-1438 or email ahayes@thegrcc.org. — A.S.