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How Awe Can Reduce Stress
Many practices can help reduce stress including exercise, mindfulness, breathing exercises and more. Recent studies are showing that experiencing awe has amazing health benefits that include calming down the nervous […]
Connect, Learn & Advocate During Small Business Week
It’s National Small Business Week from April 30 – May 6! The Grand Rapids Chamber community is celebrating by joining 40 entrepreneurial support partners at the Small Business Resource Fair […]
Deciphering Anger: What it’s Trying to Tell You
Anger is a valuable emotion that alerts you to problems in your life so you can effectively solve them and build the sort of life you desire. Anger arises in […]
Lansing Update: Budget First, Policy Next
Focus in Lansing is shifting to the budget process, but we are still tracking the newly introduced legislation below and the impact it will have on business. Reduce Greenhouse […]
Finding Your Voice – Emerging Leaders Kick Off
Emerging Leaders Cohort 1 2023 The first session of my Emerging Leaders cohort left me feeling excited, hopeful, and grateful that a program like this is right here in Grand […]
Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22! We’re excited to celebrate and remember ways we can protect the natural resources and green spaces that make our community flourish. Learn about […]
Diversity & Talent Summit: Workshops to Remix DEI
The 2023 Diversity & Talent Summit is just around the corner! The Chamber is once again excited to offer afternoon workshops at the Summit. This year, each participant will choose two […]
Send the Elevator Down: Chamber Champion Interview [Video]
We’re excited to announce our newest Chamber Champion: Carlos Hidalgo, President & CEO of Hidalgo & DeVries. Carlos has been involved with the Chamber since the early 1990s. He’s served […]
Meet the Catalytic Projects Transforming West Michigan
West Michigan is surpassing any other region in the state in population growth. We are uniquely positioned to continue to grow not only in people but in industries, jobs, housing, […]
Leadership Grand Rapids Drives Community Change
For more than 30 years, Leadership Grand Rapids (LGR) has been proudly operating in the Grand Rapids community. Every year, this one-of-a-kind program gathers 40 community trustees to participate in […]