Chamber Blog

The Chamber is proud to recognize Candy Wilkes-Scheper of Afterthemove as 2019 Ambassador of the Year. “A true focus on member value and experience and fostering belonginess are two of […]

The Grand Rapids Chamber celebrated the 10th Year of EPIC (Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative, Collaborative), the premier business award celebration that recognizes both the businesses and the individuals that foster community […]

Mark Washington hit the ground running as Grand Rapids City Manager last October, and has had a busy first year on the job! In addition to tackling the various challenges […]

We are proud to announce the finalists for this year’s EPIC Awards Gala! Each award category recognizes businesses or individuals who are leading the way in growth and innovation, strengthening our […]

The Chamber is proud to bring our members a variety of networking opportunities, including our beloved Business Exchange Luncheons, and the always-popular Chamber After Hours series. For many, networking events […]

Grand Rapids has a rich history with the arts alongside strong support from the philanthropic community in West Michigan. Venues such as Van Andel Arena bring in popular musical performances […]

Calling all creatives – from all industries! Are you passionate about creating great? Are you a doer, a maker, a creator, or a designer? If you have creativity and talent, […]

Running a business requires accountability, transparency, vision, and traction. Successful companies thrive with structure and clearly-defined goals. When every person on the team is on the same page, understands the […]