The Wyoming City Council has approved a proposed income tax increase to be included on the May 2022 special election ballot on a split vote. If approved by voters, the proposal would have residents pay up to 1% income tax and non-residents working […]
The Legislature conferenced on the omnibus budget bill this week following reaching an agreement with Governor Whitmer. We are happy to report on a few key talent items that have been top Chamber priorities. Budget The Legislature has […]
Here we are, eighteen months after COVID-19 changed our lives. It is amazing to think of how we used to do things and how grocery shopping, social events and our […]
The Grand Rapids Chamber’s Government Affairs team has been working tirelessly for our members to provide access to connections, share relevant and timely information, and influence the policy landscape to […]
The United States Senate is expected to vote soon on the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. A significant amount was accomplished in the week since a deal was announced […]
Several festivals take over Calder Plaza in massive crossover event with ArtPrize Starting September 16, ArtPrize is back and with the help of some friends. The Vandenberg Plaza, or as […]
11th Annual EPIC Awards Gala Celebrates its Comeback with Three New DEI Recognitions There’s no shortage of passionate leaders in the Grand Rapids community, and the pandemic has demonstrated just […]
The Leadership Grand Rapids program is truly one-of-a-kind, gathering around 40 community trustees each year to participate in intense professional leadership training to tackle real issues facing their local community. […]
