Create Great Inclusion: Diversity & Talent Webinar Series The Diversity & Talent Series will address various talent needs of the West Michigan business community. The series will also focus on the different ways to attract and retain top talent and include best practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Join us Tuesday, July 19 for LGBTQIA+ […]
Create Great Business: Chamber 101 Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about the different Chamber offerings and how to start getting involved to make the most of your membership. Hosted by Mark Allen, our Director of Business Services who […]
Create Great Community: Hump Day Happy Hour Join us Wednesday, July 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 […]
Create Great Community: Latina Connect Humility, a virtue or a vice? For generations, Latinas have been taught that humility is one of women’s most important values. We are told not to “brag” and to be always humble, but is humility a virtue or a vice? Join us at our next Latina Connect on Saturday, July […]
Create Great Leaders Annual Party Calling all past, present and future participants of the Grand Rapids Chamber’s Create Great Leaders programs! We invite you to join us for the Create Great Leaders Annual Party on Wednesday, August 3. Reunite with classmates and build new relationships while enjoying drinks on the lawn of the beautiful Studio […]
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 […]
Create Great Community: OutPro: Rise Up Educate & Empower OutPro is an LGBTQ+ professional group that promotes a welcoming culture in the West Michigan Business Community for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies. OutPro offers opportunities for both social and professional networking through programming and gatherings at various venues in the community. The focus of this OutPro […]
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 Policy: Grand Rapids Policy Conference The 2022 Grand Rapids Policy Conference will provide a platform to celebrate and discuss Grand Rapids’ future. National and local thought leaders will share insight on Grand Rapids’ resilience and ability to tackle the problems and challenges ahead to create and thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. […]
Create Great Inclusion: Inclusion Institute The Grand Rapids Chamber believes creating great inclusion requires honest and open dialogue. The Chamber Inclusion Institute is a 21st century workshop learning experience based on the Institute for Healing Racism. It is designed to give participants tools to enhance their capacity to engage in conversation about racial equity, race, racism, and […]
Create Great Community: Hump Day Happy Hour Join us Wednesday, August 31 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 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 […]