Create Great Inclusion: Inclusion Solutions Join us for our September Inclusions Solutions, where we discuss Digital, Diverse and Divided: Tools for the New Workplace Environment. Guest speaker David Livermore, author of the book Digital, Diverse and Divided, will be joining us. Designed for DEI practitioners, leaders, and HR professionals, Inclusion Solutions events provide peer connections, […]
Create Great Community: 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration Every year at the ATHENA Awards Celebration, we gather to CELEBRATE those who embody, encourage and promote the inclusion of women. The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an outstanding leader who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional […]
Create Great Leaders: Grand Rapids Connect Grand Rapids Connect is geared toward professionals new to the city, boomerangs returning home or individuals looking to further engage with the community. The program includes an overnight stay downtown Grand Rapids and provides insight into the city’s latest and greatest developments. Participants will hear from some of the […]
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 Navigating the workforce for anyone, especially in today’s climate, is fraught with anxiety. This is even more so the case for LGBTQIA+ individuals. As companies face staffing challenges and changing priorities among the workforce, creating a safe and inclusive work environment has become vital for organizational success. With employee wellness being […]
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 Creating Great Inclusion for People with Disabilities 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. […]
Create Great Business: 12th Annual EPIC Awards Gala EPIC is the premier business award celebration in the region that recognizes exceptional businesses that foster community growth, demonstrate innovation, and have championed alongside others as mentors and collaborators. Award recipients are announced the night of the event, keeping finalists and attendees on the edge of their […]
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, October 26 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: 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 Business: Diversify Your Spend Business Showcase & After Hours Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for the Diversify Your Spend Business Showcase & After Hours to enhance supplier diversity and procurement connections within our West Michigan community. The showcase will consist of historically underrepresented businesses (owned including but not limited to the following groups: […]
Create Great Leaders: Leadership Lesson Breakfast Leadership Lesson Breakfasts feature strong community trustees and leaders sharing valuable leadership lessons. In addition to a brief presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to network with Chamber members and connect with other leadership alumni. Thursday, November 3 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Grand Rapids Chamber Members: $30 / […]
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: Latina Connect Latina Connect is a new program that meets our Latina business professionals and community members where they are. Presented in Spanish, this program works to support Latinas in making new connections and growing as leaders. Join us for a powerful morning focusing on the skillsets needed to get there to […]