Create Great Community — OutPro: Rise Up with Effective Advocacy OutPro is a professional group within the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce that promotes a welcoming culture in the West Michigan Community for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. OutPro offers opportunities for education and networking, with an emphasis on policy impact, and assisting businesses in creating a […]
Create Great Connections: Business Exchange Luncheon The Chamber’s most popular networking event provides members and future members with facilitated networking as well as an opportunity to leave the event with at least 14 new, quality leads. Facilitators walk attendees through conversations at one table during lunch, and another after lunch. Expo tables and open networking […]
Create Great Business: West Michigan Minority Contractors After Hours West Michigan Minority Contractors After Hours events provide attendees the opportunity to connect with peers and gain potential business referrals. These social hour events provide a platform for buyers to connect with local minority-owned business construction professionals, as well as remove barriers for smaller construction companies […]
Create Great Policy: Health Care and Human Resources Summit Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for the 2022 Health Care and Human Resources Summit! This popular half-day event features health care and human resources leaders discussing the key issues and data that your business needs to consider to thrive in these uncertain times. Join fellow members […]
Create Great Connections: Silent Observer Reception with New GRPD Police Chief Eric Winstrom Silent Observer and the Grand Rapids Chamber invite you to attend a welcome reception for new Grand Rapids Police Chief, Eric Winstrom. Join fellow business and community leaders on Thursday, March 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to personally meet Chief […]
Join us Wednesday, March 30 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Hump Day Happy Hour! The Grand Rapids Chamber is hosting a happy hour in our Work Café with Grand Rapids Brewing Co. to build a sense of community between our members and staff. Gather ’round for free beer and pizza as we give […]
Create Great Policy: Monthly Government Affairs Update On the first Friday of every month, our Government Affairs team hosts a 30-minute virtual meeting to briefly highlight key issues and stay in communication about our top priorities. Join us from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in […]
Create Great Policy: Breakfast with Legislators Breakfast with Legislators events provide Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers and voice opinions on issues moving forward in Lansing. Networking and facilitated question-and-answer sessions offer firsthand information on upcoming legislation and House and Senate committee activities, prompting great dialogue between […]
Create Great Connections: Business Exchange Luncheon The Chamber’s most popular networking event provides members and future members with facilitated networking as well as an opportunity to leave the event with at least 14 new, quality leads. Facilitators walk attendees through conversations at one table during lunch, and another after lunch. Expo tables and open networking […]
Create Great Community: ATHENA Grand Rapids Walking Tour The ATHENA Walking Tour takes participants to the abundant, noteworthy sights in our city that originated from dynamic, diverse women. The tour will visit some of the public art recognizing women in our city, from the local artists who painted the RAD American Women electrical boxes, to […]
Join us Wednesday, April 27 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Hump Day Happy Hour! The Grand Rapids Chamber is hosting a happy hour in our Work Café with Grand Rapids Brewing Co. to build a sense of community between our members and staff. Gather ’round for free beer and pizza as we give […]
Create Great Community: Latina Connect “Liderazgo con Propósito” con Elisa Pérez-Arellano Estás motivando y empoderando o estás creando codependencia? Acompáñanos este 30 de Abril en Latina Connect y descubrirás si estás siendo una líder con propósito o estás operando en un modo de sobrevivencia. Aprende a usar tu rol de líder para ayudarte a ti […]