Chamber Blog

Next up on our Emerging Leaders Series Blog, hear from boomerang, Marissa Fellows!   What does it mean to be in a community? The answer to that question is as varied as the people you choose to ask. As the topic of the second session in this program, the community is an apt term to […]

The Grand Rapids Chamber continues to work toward cultivating a region that is thriving and prosperous for ALL. In the first quarter of 2021, emerging from a year of much fluidity, change, growth, and challenge, we are proud to share the following highlights: Government Affairs GR Chamber Leads Statewide Housing Coalition Housing supply and affordability […]

Join the Grand Rapids Chamber, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, and Opportunity Awaits West Michigan as we embark on an adventure around our community celebrating the prominent life-sciences industry in Grand Rapids. Over the next six months, different guests will join us along the way, to continue to tell the story of why West Michigan is […]

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating its COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks epidemic order to encourage safer outdoor activities as spring and summer bring warmer weather and new opportunities to go outdoors. Under the new order, which goes into effect Thursday, May 6, and continues through Monday, May 31, masks […]

During a press conference this morning, April 29, Governor Whitmer announced new standards to reopening Michigan’s spaces that have been restricted to low-capacity limits. The ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan will use four vaccination-based milestones — using data for Michiganders 16 years or older who’ve received their first dose – to guide future steps required to get back to normal: 55% of Michiganders (4,453,304 residents), plus two weeks Allows in-person work for all sectors of […]

Dear Governor Whitmer: With the vaccine rollout well underway in Michigan, it’s time to set a date when we can welcome indoor meetings, conventions, and events back to the Great Lakes State and reclaim billions in revenue lost to the pandemic. We urge you to reopen our indoor meeting, convention, and event space: By June […]

Emerging Leaders Series 2021 is underway! This group of leaders is primed for connection, learning and impact. We are excited to add our ELS Blog Series, where each session will be captured by one of the cohort members. Learn more about the first session from Hannah Greening, Realtor with IHeartGR. Thank you, Hannah, for sharing […]

In June 2020, Kent County announced the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program. The program worked to quickly and efficiently distribute short-term financial support to businesses in Kent County dealing with additional barriers such as language, general business knowledge, and those from underserved communities. The county chose to partner with the Grand Rapids Chamber to […]