Chamber Blog

Autumn lovers, rejoice! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler, and the leaves are starting to change – which means fall is officially upon us! When you’re not cozying up inside with hot cider and scary movies, there are plenty of fun activities to help you make the most of what is […]

Broadway Grand Rapids has an exciting 2019-2020 season lined up, with the wildly popular Hamilton coming in January. However, perhaps most exciting this season is Disney’s The Lion King, which is coming to DeVos Performance Hall for the first time ever from November 20th to December 1st, 2019. Disney’s The Lion King is one of […]

The “Dog Days” of summer are upon us! (Did you know? The hot, sultry days got their nickname because they coincide with the dawn rising of Sirius, the Dog Star.) If there’s one thing the Chamber team loves, it’s our canine companions. In honor of the Dog Days, we’re highlighting some Chamber members who can […]

The Grand Rapids Chamber is proud to serve the creative business community throughout the Creative Chambers program, which includes professionals in the following industries: advertising, architecture, art schools, artists & agents, creative technology, culture & heritage, design, fashion, garment & textile, film, AV & broadcasting, literary, publishing & print, music, performing arts & visual arts […]

School’s out, warm weather is upon us, and the first official day of summer is just around the corner. That can only mean one thing in Beer City… patio season! With Grand Rapids’ ever-growing food and beverage scene, there’s no shortage of outdoor seating to enjoy Michigan’s summer weather. While there are many great options […]

When it comes to the important issues affecting our state, “What can I do to help?” can seem daunting. While there’s little the average citizen can do to #FTDR, we can all come together to create great community around one important issue effecting the entire state, including every demographic and every region- literacy. In spirit […]

Didn’t get to make it to our 131st Annual Meeting? Check out this amazing video, featuring the Chamber team and a few of our fabulous members! Produced by Bear Productions LLC, this video describes exactly what we mean when we say “Create Great.” What will you be doing in 2019 to Create Great?

Autumn is finally upon us, so pick out your pumpkins and bring out those cozy sweaters. To get into the spirit of the season, the Chamber teamed up with Karen Breckon, Partnership Director for the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA), to put together the ultimate guide for the best fall ever. The WMTA is a […]