Chamber Blog

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

Wedding venues remain under severe restrictions as the state readies for Valentine’s Day Grand Rapids, Michigan – Last week the Grand Rapids Chamber organized a letter signed by more than […]

Friday, March 13, 2020. The mysterious virus making its way through Asia and Europe has landed on American soil. Sporting events and concert tours are postponed or canceled entirely. Employers […]

Re: Sign SB 943 to support worst hurt industries Dear Governor Whitmer, We write to ask you sign Senate Bill 943, to waive fees, fines and penalties on unpaid summer […]

Re: Urgent need to support worst hurt industries Dear Governor Whitmer: The recent three week pause enacted to slow the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases has had a disastrous impact […]