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 Inclusion: Diversity & Talent Webinar Series The Diversity & Talent Series addresses various talent needs of the West Michigan business community. This informative virtual webinar focuses on the different ways to attract and retain top talent and how to include best practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Join us on Tuesday, May 17 to hear […]
Create Great Community: OutPro 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 more inclusive and welcoming work environment […]
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 Community: Hump Day Happy Hour Join us Wednesday, May 25 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 […]
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 […]
Create Great Community: ATHENA Leadership Forum Arise ATHENAs! Join us for our next ATHENA Leadership Forum on Tuesday, June 7 to uplift female voices in our community and support woman […]
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 […]
Create Great Business: West Michigan CEO Summit The West Michigan CEO Summit features a lineup of regional leaders covering topics including culture, mentorship, leadership, talent, strategic planning, industry trends and […]
Create Great Inclusion: Celebrating Juneteenth Juneteenth is the observance of the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday was first celebrated in Texas where, on June 19, 1865, […]
Create Great Inclusion: Inclusion Solutions The Grand Rapids Chamber is committed to walking alongside you wherever you are in your DEI journey. Designed for DEI practitioners, leaders, and HR professionals, […]
Create Great Policy: American Rescue Plan Discussion Members are invited to discuss the plans for Kent County’s allocated one-time federal funds from the American Rescue Plan with county leaders Administrator Al Vanderberg, Commission Chair Stan […]