Chamber Blog

ATHENA Council Member Krista Paulin is a passionate development professional who loves getting people excited about the things she is excited about. Krista is currently the Senior Director of Development […]

Check out Gift Ideas to Uplift Your Mom this Mother’s Day from ATHENA Council member Patty McCormick Mother’s Day is only a couple weeks away! Don’t fret – there’s still plenty […]

Gazelle Girl weekend has come and gone! The race honors women and the commitment to making West Michigan the nation’s healthiest region. The April 19 event was moved to a virtual […]

ATHENA Council Member Jaime Counterman is the Director of the Metro Health Hospital Foundation. She is a powerhouse leader and advocate and is always seeking ways to grow.   If you’re looking to get […]

ATHENA Council member Mei Mah works on creating partnerships and on-ramps for learners at Grand Valley State University. She also has side hustles as a mom, spouse, chauffeur, personal shopper, […]

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things on the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who […]

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things on the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who […]

It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and there is an abundance of great things to do in Grand Rapids to celebrate the holiday. If you have yet to figure out your plans, […]