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 as we enter 2020 from more than 400 Chamber members. In this year’s survey, over 94% of respondents said that our West Michigan business climate […]
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 regulatory history, and the use of these products impacting the workplace is creating concern among Michigan employers. CBD oil is a derivative of hemp, a […]
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 for our country. Josh served in the U.S. Army from 2005-2008. He was a veteran squad leader of the 82nd Airborne Division, which took him […]
At the Grand Rapids Chamber, we believe Michigan needs criminal justice reform to reduce unnecessary barriers to employment. Overincarceration costs too much and does not make our communities safer. More than 80% of Michigan inmates will be released into our local communities, we have a moral responsibility to create opportunities for them, and to give […]
The fall kickoff of Breakfast with Legislators was hosted at Hope Network Education Center this morning. With a lot going on in Lansing recently, the event covered the top three issues in the state right now: road funding, the state budget, and the talent issue grades K-12. On behalf of our host sponsor, Hope Network, […]
Many people will tell you they could be better than [insert politician’s name], but actually running to become a politician isn’t quite as easy. Running for local or state office is a big decision and it can be difficult to know where to begin exploring. Turning your passion for public service into a winning campaign […]
Earlier this year, Governor Whitmer introduced two statewide talent initiatives. These initiatives support a goal of raising Michigan’s post-secondary attainment from 44% to 60% by 2030. Michigan Reconnect: aimed towards workers over 25 years old, with little to no college, seeking to up-skill themselves through obtaining a degree or certificate MI Opportunity Scholarships: focused on the “traditional” […]
Friends of West Michigan Business, the Grand Rapids Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC), announced its candidate endorsements for the Mayor of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids City Commission. The Chamber PAC works to elect highly qualified candidates and is funded only by the voluntary personal contributions of its individual members. The endorsements were decided by […]
