Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday. It was added to the list of federal holidays and commemorated for the first time, in 2021. Many people may still not know the […]
The start of June means that we’re already halfway through 2022! In Q1 this year, Grand Rapids Chamber President & CEO Rick Baker sat down with the Back to Business […]
The Grand Rapids Chamber works to create a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. Through events like Breakfast with Legislators, issue roundtables, committees and much more we provide our […]
With the weather getting warmer, and the days getting longer, one might be longing to trade those cubical walls for the crisp summer air. Grand Rapids is filled with outdoor […]
The ATHENA Awards Celebration is entering its 33rd year of recognizing fierce female forces for change in the Grand Rapids region. Since 1990, the Grand Rapids Chamber has presented awards […]
Pride month is here! For the entire month of June, we’re celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride, uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, and supporting the diverse members within our community. This month-long celebration brings parades […]
If a new coworker asked you what experiences are the epitome of Grand Rapids, what’s the first thing you’d recommend? To some, it’s touring the classic landmarks of the city: […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion were always important. But they haven’t always looked the same. In 1997, the Grand Rapids Chamber implemented a program, titled “The Institute for Healing Racism”, to […]
