Chamber Blog

Last night the United States Senate passed a $2 trillion emergency relief package. The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to be passed by […]

The Grand Rapids Chamber appreciates the emphasis placed on childcare during these difficult times. Childcare is a major barrier to workforce development and this only escalates in times of crisis, […]

The February Breakfast with Legislators featured lively discussion, covering top issues from the Going Pro Talent Fund, to the budget process, to road funding. Eric Van Duren, Director of Talent Acquisition […]

New research from New American Economy finds that immigrants contribute $2.1 billion in state and local taxes and hold $18.4 billion in spending power Lansing, Michigan — Today, a coalition […]

Governor Whitmer focused on building the fundamentals – family and business – at her Townhall in Grand Rapids this week. Hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber in partnership with The […]

Results of the Grand Rapids Chamber’s 2020 Government Affairs Survey are in. A talented workforce, quality infrastructure, and regional housing supply are the top three issues for West Michigan businesses […]

What is CBD Oil? Cannabidiol, or CBD oil, has become a trendy product with retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, and even Family Video, stocking it. CBD has had a confusing […]

In honor of Veteran’s Day coming up in November, we would like to highlight Chamber team member Joshua Lunger, who is one of the millions who have made a difference […]