The Leadership Grand Rapids program, or LGR, is truly one-of-a-kind, gathering around 40 community trustees each year to participate in intense professional leadership training to tackle real issues facing their […]
Every day, individuals are challenging, inspiring and innovating their communities to be a strong force for change. The 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration celebrates this work and provides an opportunity […]
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 […]
When I signed up for the emerging leaders program, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I imagined our first day would be like a lecture, that we would listen to […]
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: […]
The Leadership Advantage cohort was led by one of the best executive coaches that I have ever had the privilege of working with, Barbara Rapaport of Real-Time Perspectives. Not only […]
Your Grand Rapids Chamber has made it a top priority to tackle the current talent crisis facing our region. In 2022, our team of talent experts is dedicated to attracting, […]
Guest Blog Post Authored by Jaime Counterman, Foundation Director, University of Michigan Health-West Advocacy is often perceived as a macro-level action… evoking efforts such as the civil rights movement, LGBTQ […]
