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West Michigan Coalition supports Gov. Whitmer’s Talent Initiatives
Earlier this year, Governor Whitmer introduced two statewide talent initiatives. These initiatives support a goal of raising Michigan’s post-secondary attainment from 44% to 60% by 2030. Michigan Reconnect: aimed towards workers […]
Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements
Friends of West Michigan Business, the Grand Rapids Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC), announced its candidate endorsements for the Mayor of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids City Commission. The Chamber […]
Meet Five West Michigan Creatives with a Mission to Drive Change
The Grand Rapids Chamber is proud to serve the creative business community throughout the Creative Chambers program, which includes professionals in the following industries: advertising, architecture, art schools, artists & […]
Game-Changing Advocacy in the First Half of 2019
The Chamber’s Government Affairs team is working with members to continue our momentum in West Michigan with effective advocacy on the issues that matter to you most: talent, fiscal policy, […]
Talent, Talent, Talent
Talent– whether it’s lack of skilled labor, retention or attraction- is the number one issue facing the West Michigan business community. The Grand Rapids Chamber continues to work diligently in […]
Member Spotlight: Gentex Corporation on the Journey to Equity & Inclusion
“When you’re able to combine your job with your passion, you’d almost do it for free,” said Joe Matthews, Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Gentex Corporation. “Don’t […]
The Chamber’s Favorite Patios
School’s out, warm weather is upon us, and the first official day of summer is just around the corner. That can only mean one thing in Beer City… patio season! […]
The Art of Networking with Darlene Regula of Dale Carnegie
The Chamber is proud to bring our members a variety of networking opportunities, including our beloved Business Exchange Luncheons, and the always-popular Chamber After Hours series. For many, networking events […]
Meet the Award Recipients of the 2019 Create Great Leaders Annual Fundraiser
Each year, the Grand Rapids Chamber recognizes individuals that are alumni of the Chamber’s leadership programs who exemplify what it means to be a devoted community trustee. This year’s honorees […]
Political Action Committee Interviewing Candidates
Members of The Friends of West Michigan Business, the Grand Rapids Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC), are excited to be interviewing two candidates for Grand Rapids City Commission Ward 2 […]
