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The Chamber News | December 2022
Published bi-monthly, The Chamber News is a great way to keep up-to-date on Chamber happenings, recently joined members, ribbon cuttings and more. READ THE NEWSLETTER HERE Out and About Member […]
Year in Review with President & CEO Rick Baker
West Michigan has had an incredible year. 2022 for many was the first full post pandemic year, where operations returned to normal and businesses flourished. But this year wasn’t without […]
West Michigan Benefits from Talent Development Funding
Talent Attraction and Retention has been one of biggest issues for employers this year. The State of Michigan has been working to tackle this issue since 2014 with its GoingPRO […]
Why Sound DEI Infrastructure May Be More Important Now than Ever
DEI Insights from Forbes for as we look into 2023 As we close out 2022 and begin preparations for the new year, Forbes has offered some strategies for effectively navigating […]
A Year of Impact: Top Advocacy Achievements of 2022
Chamber advocacy supports businesses of all sizes as we work to create a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. Below are the significant accomplishments the Chamber Government Affairs Team achieved […]
3 Ways Professional Peers Help You Succeed
The best way to grow as a professional is through external support. Research shows it can take nearly 12 to 18 months to settle into your role, and keeping in […]
Announcing our 2023 Events Calendar
What’s the ONE thing your business needs to grow in 2023? The Grand Rapids Chamber is delivering even better trainings, speakers, and professional development opportunities in the coming year. From […]
GR Chamber Launching New Talent Programs for 2023
New curriculum will support today’s leaders – Applications Open The Grand Rapids Chamber is launching two talent development programs with new curriculum and facilitators in 2023 to help West Michigan […]
Workforce Housing Legislation Sent to Governor Whitmer
LANSING, MI – Housing Michigan, a coalition led by the Grand Rapids Chamber, Home Builders Association of Michigan, Michigan Municipal League and Housing North, applauds the Michigan Senate for sending […]
West Michigan Business: Mental Health Allies
It’s no secret that we have seen a surge of mental health challenges resulting from the disruption of the COVID 19 pandemic. Depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders are on […]
