Events and Programs

Enjoy cocktails while conversing about what’s hot in business, community and politics.  Whether you are young entrepreneur or a savvy business executive, we promise you will have a good time. 
 
The Chamber is committed to advancing the conversation when it comes to business growth and community development.  It just so happens that this event attracts a number of elected officials who want to hear from you about how to create a magnetic community.  

Event Information

Date | June 28, 2012
Time | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 
Location | Bissell Tree House at John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton Street
Cost | $20
Registration | Call the RSVP Hotline at 616.771.0303 or click below to register online.

This event is ideal for professionals looking to engage with elected officials!

Can’t make it? Click here to view upcoming events.

If you like Politics & Pints, you may also like:
Business Exchange Luncheons
Public Policy Breakfast with Legislators
Government Affairs Issue Forums

Sponsorship Opportunities

Through Politics & Pints, the Chamber connects professionals with elected officials from across the political spectrum in an atmosphere that promotes conversation.

The event is hosted by the Friends of West Michigan Business, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, the region’s largest non-partisan political action committee, dedicated to electing pro-business candidates to public office.

Why sponsor Friends of West Michigan Business “Politics & Pints”?
• Align your company interests with young professionals
• Show support of the Friends of West Michigan Business and its efforts to elect pro-business candidates
• Build & strengthen relationships with elected officials and other prominent members of the community
• Improved visibility
• Local media exposure

We invite all Chamber Members to connect by participating in events and being a sponsor.

Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits or contact Leslee Fritz at 616.771.0357 for more information about this or any other Chamber sponsorship opportunity.

Thank you to our
2012 Event Sponsors

Without the generous support of our sponsors, it would not be possible to present this event.

April 19

Event Underwriters

 

June 28

Event Underwriters

 

August 23

Event Underwriters

Clark Hill website link

November 15

Event Underwriters

Clark Hill website link

 

Series Underwriter

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

 

"Hosting a Chamber of Commerce 'Politics and Pints' event worked out really great for us at The Meanwhile. The bar was packed, the conversation interesting, and the mix of folks really fascinating. The Chamber staff was super organized and we had some first time customers we're sure will return!"

Tami VandenBerg, Co-Owner 
The Meanwhile Bar


For more information regarding Politics & Pints or to become a host location, please contact Chris Glass at 616.771.0311.
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