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LGBTQIA+ Rights Clear Key Hurdle
After a decade of advocacy, the state’s civil rights act has gained momentum towards including protections for the LGBTQ community. Today, SB 4, the bill to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act […]
Chamber Members & Staff Named Newsmakers of the Year
This morning, the Grand Rapids Business Journal hosted their yearly Newsmakers of the Year Awards at the Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Richard App, Retail Retention, and Attraction Specialist […]
Governor Highlights Chamber Priorities: EITC & ELCRA
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer outlined her priorities and vision for the future of Michigan during her fifth State of the State Address. The Governor’s address focused on lowering costs and proposals […]
Introducing Our 5 New Board Members
The Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to announce five new additions to its Board of Directors for 2023. Meet the board members below. Tracey Hornbeck President & CEO, Legacy […]
Learning and Leading
Last week marked the second to last session for our Emerging Leaders 2022 Cohort. I am already feeling its positive effects on my lifetime leadership journey. Early on, we learned […]
Intervening the Impossible
Leadership Grand Rapids’ December session focused on the daunting and complex challenges our healthcare systems pose. As we heard from community leaders tackling these complexities head-on, we: Learned of the […]
Beyond Myth: The Transforming Moment that Sparked a Movement
As a child, I grew up hearing stories about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The national heroes of my country of birth like Marcus Garvey and Paul Bogle were more […]
Grand Rapids Chamber Receives Consumers Energy Foundation Grant
$150,000 grant will support expansion of collaborative workspace The Grand Rapids Chamber has received a $150,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to support the expansion of its member-driven, collaborative […]
City Outlines Systematic Approach to Improve Health and Safety Downtown and in Neighborhoods
At last week’s Public Safety Committee, City administrators outlined the City’s efforts in investing in facilities and services to address housing instability, as well as its approach to enforcement of […]
Minimum Wage Increasing in New Year; MI COA Adopt & Amend Hearing
Last week, the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) held a hearing on the 2018 Adopt & Amend Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage legislation. The COA, who has yet to […]
