Thanks to Michigan voters who signed the petition and advocacy by Chamber members, individuals and organizations across the state, the more than 50-year-old state law that artificially mandated wages for public-sector construction jobs was repealed by last week by the Michigan Legislature. Michigan was one of only six states to require these types of agreements. […]
This week, a series of Chamber-supported bills seeking to expand career exploration and boost Michigan’s workforce was passed by the Legislature. Among those bills were SB 175, SB 684, SB 685, HB 5139, HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5145, and SB 946. The bills await signatures from the Governor. The Skilled Trades Training Fund has […]
With guidance from you, our members, the Grand Rapids Chamber is growing our engagement at the local level. This includes the formation of a new Municipal Council to lead our efforts and a significant focus on how local policies impact the business climate. We look forward to working collaboratively and proactively with our local partners […]
The Grand Rapids Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC), Friends of West Michigan Business, announced its candidate endorsements for Attorney General, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Senate, State House and Kent County Commission. Endorsements were based on candidate questionnaires, interviews and past performance for incumbents. Dozens of Chamber members made contributions and participated in the PAC […]
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC), Friends of West Michigan Business, has issued an endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley for Governor. “Michigan’s economic growth and business climate transformation over the last eight years has been tremendous,” said Rick Baker, President & CEO of the Grand Rapids Chamber. “We must […]
The Center for Community Leadership (CCL) has been a valued resource of the Chamber since 1985. Its goal is to educate, engage, and challenge current and emerging leaders in the community through various leadership and skill-building programs, such as Leadership Grand Rapids, Emerging Leaders, and Leadership Advantage. Participants in these programs are given a more […]
Nestled at 1751 28th St. SW in Wyoming, Marge Winters-Wilson opened her doors to Marge’s Donut Den in June 1975. It has been a beloved staple and “home away from home” for the community for over forty years. That’s a lot of people and a LOT of donuts over the years. A savvy business-woman from […]
With summer comes an array of amazing festivals to attend in West Michigan. To help you enjoy Grand Rapids at its best, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite festivals that you can’t afford to miss. Whether you’re looking for something centered on arts, culture, community, or beer, there’s a festival in town for you […]
