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Opportunity Awaits West Michigan – What’s Your Story?
West Michigan is known for its natural beauty, beer, art, and friendly communities, but we’re so much more. Our region has the fastest growing economy in the United States and […]
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: Shopping Small this Holiday Season
The season of gifting is here! While many traditions may look different this year, the opportunity to spread joy by shopping small is available to everyone in our community. And […]
Urgent Need to Support Worst Hurt Industries
Re: Urgent need to support worst hurt industries Dear Governor Whitmer: The recent three week pause enacted to slow the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases has had a disastrous impact […]
Temporary Structures for Dining Purposes
In recognition of the current circumstances and the need to accommodate business operations, the Grand Rapids Fire Prevention Division offers the following information for businesses in need of sheltering their […]
Grand Rapids Kicks Off #SupportOurGRBiz Challenge
Mayor Bliss and Other Partners are First to Participate (Grand Rapids, MI) – The City of Grand Rapids and a host of community partners have started what they hope becomes […]
Grand Rapids Chamber Welcomes New Government Affairs Coordinator
Denver Transplant Chooses West Michigan (Grand Rapids, Mich. – November 23, 2020) — The Grand Rapids Chamber welcomes Katie Doyen to the Government Affairs team in a recently created fourth […]
Kent County Announces Supplemental Grants to Expand Small Business Recovery Program
Additional funding available for businesses that must close or curtail operations GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (November 19, 2020) – Kent County, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Chamber, announces an expansion […]
City of Grand Rapids Turns Down $500k for Public Safety
Yesterday, in a surprising and unexpected move, the Grand Rapids City Commission rejected $500,000 of Federal CARES dollars to support public safety and crime prevention from Kent County. The Commission […]
Investing in Yourself and Others Through Leadership Advantage
Our Leadership Advantage Cohort 2 is underway. The class is filled with an exceptional group of leaders representing a variety of roles and sectors. Barbara Rapaport has led this group […]
Creating a Sense of Belonging with Skot Welch
We talked with Skot Welch (LGR ’93) Founder and President of DEI Firm, Global Bridgebuilders, about his company’s Belonging Index. Q: What is the difference between Welcoming and Belonging? A: […]
Kent County Small Business Recovery Program
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