Maximize your Chamber membership by volunteering on one of our many committees. You will discover your efforts benefit both the Chamber and yourself! The Chamber membership benefits from your expertise while you cultivate important business relationships with fellow business leaders.
Membership
Ambassadors Committee
The Ambassadors Committee serves as a liaison between the Chamber and its members, providing outreach and assisting with member retention.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Mark Allen, allenm@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0348.
The Ambassadors Committee is sponsored by
Membership Committee
An advisory committee for membership development and member retention.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Linda Zizos, zizosl@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0349.
Events & Programs
ATHENA Award Committee
The ATHENA Award Program was created in 1982 by the Chamber of Commerce in Lansing, Michigan to focus on outstanding professional and business women, and to encourage the opening of leadership opportunities for women in the workplace.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Alexis Rangel, rangela@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0341.
Business Networking Committee
Generates ideas for and plan the Chamber’s networking events, including monthly Business Exchange Luncheons.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Wesley Trimpe, trimpew@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0342.
CEO Roundtable Steering Committee
Provides guidance and direction for the CEO Roundtable program.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Wesley Trimpe, trimpew@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0342.
EPIC Awards Committee
Helps plan, market and secure sponsorship for annual celebration.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Alexis Rangel, rangela@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0341.
The Chamber Open Committee
Help plan, market, secure sponsorships and donations for our annual golf outing.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Wesley Trimpe, trimpew@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0342.
Diversity
Cultural Diversity Council
Provide strategic direction and support for the Chamber diversity and inclusion initiatives. Council members will be informed on the issues of diversity and inclusion and hold an executive leadership position in their organization. Seats are limited and GRACC Board appointed.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Farris Withers at diversity@grandrapids.org or 616.771.0320.
Diversity Practitioners Forum Committee
Provide direction and plan forums for diversity practitioners interested in engaging in franks discussion on professional and industry issues.
If you are interested in getting involved contact Sonya Hughes at hughess@grandrapids.org or 616.771.0321.
Multiracial Association of Professionals Council
Provide strategic direction and support for the Multiracial Association of Professionals. Preferred committee members will have experience in the area of diversity, human resources, or talent recruitment. Seats is limited and GRACC Board Appointed.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Farris Withers at diversity@grandrapids.org or 616.771.0320.
Multiracial Association of Professionals Program Committee
Generate ideas for and plan Multiracial Association of Professionals activities and events.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Farris Withers at diversity@grandrapids.org or 616.771.0320.
Multiracial Association of Professionals Welcome Committee
Helps develop and deliver Multiracial Association of Professionals (MAP) service to welcome and connect professionals of color and their families new to the area.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Farris Withers at diversity@grandrapids.org or 616.771.0320.
Institute for Healing Racism Program Committee
Generate ideas for and help to develop the Chamber Institute for Healing Racism (IHR) programming. Volunteer must be alumni of the Chamber IHR program and have extensive knowledge about racism and program or curriculum development.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Farris Withers at diversity@grandrapids.org or 616.771.0320.
Government Affairs
Works to ensure the development of a better educated and productive workforce.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Chris Glass, glassc@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0311.
Advises the Chamber membership on significant environmental issues and work to influence lawmakers to prepare and support cost-efficient, yet effective, environmental regulations.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Andy Johnston, johnstona@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0335.
Advocates to reduce the cost of health care and encourages communication between the business and health care communities.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Andy Johnston, johnstona@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0335.
An independent, non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) that selects endorses and financially contributes to the campaigns of pro-business candidates running for state or local office.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Chris Glass, glassc@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0311.
Regional Issues Council
A forum of community leaders interested in engaging in discussions on projects and issues that may affect the region’s business and community interests.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Andy Johnston, johnstona@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0335.
Reviews issues as they relate to taxes and regulations that increase the cost of doing business and provides analysis and develops positions. Committee members often hold accounting, financial, or tax responsibilities within their organizations.
If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Chris Glass, glassc@grandrapids.org, 616.771.0311.