Chamber Blog

(Grand Rapids, Michigan – October 22, 2020) – Today, Kent County is announcing additional support for a critical segment of our business community impacted by the pandemic. $3.5M will be […]

Through our member-led process, the Chamber Board of Directors has taken positions on two ballot questions. The Board is supporting the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNTRF) Constitutional Amendment (MI-1) […]

Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s opinion upending Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders, how will state regulators begin enforcing workforce safety protocols? Sean Egan, Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety and Deputy Director […]

Dear Chamber Members, Business Leaders and Community Supporters, The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses across every industry in a variety of ways. The West Michigan business community has stepped up […]

The Grand Rapids Chamber Government Affairs team is pursuing every potential avenue to help West Michigan businesses survive, and if possible, thrive during the pandemic. We remain focused on creating […]

ArtPrize has been a Grand Rapids’ staple for the past 10 years, bringing in people from all over the world to experience art in every form, right here in our […]

By Bob VandePol, MSW October is National Depression Awareness Month. The pandemic and all the ensuing uncertainty and disruption in our lives, communities and globally has fueled a surge of […]