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Michigan Loosens Capacity Restrictions Grand Rapids Chamber championed advocacy for restaurants, banquet venues still left behind in new order. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated two […]

    March 1, 2021 Dear Governor Whitmer:  Our organizations are encouraged by the data that continues to be shared across Michigan. Positivity rates are trending in the right direction […]

The Biden Administration recently announced substantial changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides forgivable loans to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible companies have the opportunity to apply for loans until March […]

  Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer discussed her 2022 Budget Proposal with members of the Grand Rapids Chamber. In her brief presentation on her third budget proposal as governor, she covered her administration’s priority topics: putting people back to work, getting kids […]

A group of statewide business leaders, including the Grand Rapids Chamber, sent a letter last week to Governor Gretchen Whitmer regarding the safe return to offices.  View/Download Letter Here Re: […]

Grand Rapids is Poised to Thrive Grand Rapids, Michigan – Following the Mayor’s State of the City Address, the Grand Rapids Chamber applauded key aspects of her vision including a successful recovery, and a hopeful future. The Chamber also sees alignment on key priorities such as supporting […]

Learn more about the February ATHENA Leadership Forum from ATHENA Council Member Krashawn Martin, Recreation Supervisor for the City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation. Do I belong here? Am I […]

The Grand Rapids Chamber has prioritized child care as both a strategy to support early childhood outcomes and help Michiganders overcome obstacles to participate in the workforce. “We are thrilled […]