Chamber Blog

The holiday season brings us the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the success we’ve enjoyed this year, while we look forward to what lies ahead in the new year. On behalf of the Grand Rapids Chamber, thank you for your membership and continued commitment to our community. With members like you, we are able […]

With the holiday season upon us, there is no better way to end the year than by giving back. There are many great nonprofit organizations doing impactful work in our community, and no shortage of opportunities to get involved. One of these great organizations is Silent Observer. Silent Observer is a community program that helps reduce the amount of violence […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Grand Rapids has tons of events to get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you’re looking to get the perfect gift or want to learn about holidays around the world, chances are there is an event coming soon that you and your family will love. Read […]

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 facing the city, he’s also been working hard to get to know the local businesses. City Manager Washington has been hitting the town with Chamber […]

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 […]

Last year, after 10 years of the annual art competition, ArtPrize shifted to a biennial format, making way for its new “Project” series. During these project years, ArtPrize works with commissioned artists on large-scale installations. By providing funding and resources on the front end, ArtPrize is able to carefully select artists and collaborate more closely […]

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 […]