The Chamber News | October 2021 - Grand Rapids Chamber

The Chamber News | October 2021

Published bi-monthly, The Chamber News is a great way to keep up-to-date on Chamber happenings, recently joined members, ribbon cuttings and more.

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Recently Joined Members

Please join us in welcoming the following companies to the Chamber. We encourage you to do business with fellow Chamber members!

Ribbon Cuttings

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony is a great way to celebrate the opening a new business, expanding a current location, relocating, or celebrating a milestone anniversary.

The Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF) hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate Emerald Flats, their new affordable housing redevelopment located in the Highland Park neighborhood.

The Loading Dock celebrated their grand opening and launched their small group and personal training services for those who have felt defeated by the fitness industry.

DTE Energy celebrated the opening of their new service center in Walker.

Fifth Third Bank hosted a number of community officials as they celebrated the soft grand opening and one-year anniversary of the NextGen branch in downtown Grand Rapids.

HealthBar celebrated the opening of their new drive thru medical center. The new facility will offer easily accessible affordable, and convenient healthcare to the Holland area.

Kessler’s Diamonds hosted a ribbon cutting for their grand opening at their new location on Burton St SE.

Black Pigeon Studios celebrated their official grand opening and is looking forward to closing the gap between Hollywood and Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Brewing Company celebrated the grand opening of their Mini-Bar: an outdoor walk-up bar that serves beer and pizza in Grand Rapids’ refreshment zone.

Thacker Sleight, a woman-owned boutique law firm, celebrated the grand opening of their new Cherry St location with a ribbon cutting and open house.

ArtRat Gallery hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the newest gallery in the Grand Rapids’ Heartside neighborhood.

Member Anniversaries

100+ Years of Membership

Ball Park Floral & Gifts

50+ Years of Membership:

Brann’s Corporate Offices
Ferris State University-GR
Proos Manufacturing Inc.
Superior Business Solutions
West Michigan Tourist Association

40+ Years of Membership:

Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance Agency Inc.
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Dan Vos Construction Co. Inc.
DeWys Manufacturing, Inc.
NPF Investment Advisors
Plante Moran, PLLC
Reliance Community Care Partners
Seaman’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc.
STAR Collision & Glass
WGVU Public Media

30+ Years of Membership:

Algoma Products, Inc.
Bella Furs
CU*Answers
Doyle & Ogden, Insurance Advisors
Flying Dutchman Flags
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
H & H Management & Development
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
Keller Ford
Lake Michigan Insurance Agency
Law Enforcement Supply, Inc.
O’Grady Orthodontics
Professional Courier Service
The Campbell Group
Youngblood Automation, LLC

20+ Years of Membership:

Alternative Pathways, Inc.
Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC
BASIC Payroll Plus
Colliers International
CWD Real Estate Investment
First Community Bank
Flex Administrators, Inc.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
GYMCO, Inc.
Hughes Management, LLC
Kent County Board of Commissioners/Administrator
Major Pipeline, LLC
Mike & Johnny Brann’s Sizzling Steaks and Sports Grille
MOKA
New York Life Insurance Co.
Office Depot – Walker
Parker Excavating Gravel & Recycle, Inc.
Progressive Building Services
Rockford Construction
TACK Electronics, Inc.
Thum Insurance Agency, LLC

15+ Years of Membership:

Action Plumbing & Mechanical
Amerikam
Bernie Fogg Solutions
Broadmoor Products Inc.
Cascade Charter Township
Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce
Council for Educational Travel USA (CETUSA)
Covenant Developments
David’s House Ministries
Gazelle Sports
Gilmore Inc.
HS Inc.
Kuyper College
Lakeshore 504
Matthysse, Kuiper, DeGraaf Funeral Directors
Nonlinear Technology Services, Inc.
Pondera Advisors LLC
Service Express, Inc.
State Spring Service
The Design Forum Inc.

10+ Years of Membership:

5+ Years of Membership:

Acrisure
Atwater Brewery
Blue35
Brilar
City Made Clean
Commercial Alliance of REALTORS
Founders Brewing Company
Full Circle Care
Herb & Fire Pizzeria
JLL
John & Sons, Inc.
KCAD – Kendall College of Art & Design
Kitchen 67 Brann’s Cafe
Meritage Hospitality Group
Proforma Infinite Marketing Solutions
Red Line Security
Rest Haven Homes
Stan Diego Baja Taco Kitchen
Switch
Twisted Rooster
Uccello’s Ristorante – Caledonia
Uccello’s Ristorante – Grand Rapids
Uccello’s Ristorante – Grandville
Uccello’s Ristorante – Rockford
Uccello’s Ristorante – Standale
Vista Springs

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