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Member Spotlight: Pine Rest Offers Psychological “First Aid” Across the U.S.
Did you know Grand Rapids is home to one of the largest free-standing behavioral health providers in the United States? Since 1910, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services has been helping patients […]
Five West Michigan Professionals & Entrepreneurs Share Their 2018 Resolutions
For many, New Year’s Resolutions are strictly personal goals: exercise, eat healthily, travel more… finally sign up for that photography class. While those are great goals to prioritize for the […]
Outgoing City Commissioner Dave Shaffer Discusses What’s Next and Why the West Side is the Best Side
Grand Rapids has seen a drastic transformation through the years. From once living in the shadows of larger cities across the United States, Grand Rapids is now known as Beer […]
Member Spotlight: Eastown Veterinary Clinic
When you imagine a veterinary clinic, what probably comes to mind is a stale space with white walls, fluorescent lighting, and the strong scent of wet dog. With Eastown Veterinary Clinic, […]
The Chamber’s Easy Guide to Giving Back During the Holiday Season
While we’re all drawing up our wishlists for the holidays, it’s important not to forget that this time of year is about more than just getting presents, eating your heart […]
Barbara Rapaport of Leadership Advantage Discusses What Makes a Good Leader
Now in its 10th year, Leadership Advantage is the Grand Rapids Chamber’s intensive leadership coaching program designed to enhance the knowledge and critical thinking skills of emerging and established leaders. The unique […]
The 2017 Chamber Guide for Supporting Local on Small Business Saturday
Competing with the big boys at Target and Amazon can get tricky this time of year. Small Business Saturday (on November 25, 2017) is just one way we can show some much-deserved […]
OutPro Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Songco: On His ArtPrize-Winning Entry & His Big Move from San Francisco to Grand Rapids
Why would a talented young artist leave San Francisco to move to Grand Rapids? The short answer: ArtPrize. The long answer? Well, we’ll get to that. Jeffrey Augustine Songco was born and […]
Member Spotlight: Nothing Bundt Cakes
What’s the difference between cake and bundt cake? For some, it may just be the gaping hole in the middle. For bakers and foodies, they might know that bundt cake pans […]
Meet the 2017 EPIC Award Recipients!
On the 18th of October 2017 at 20 Monroe Live, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2017 EPIC Awards – where local organizations and professionals were recognized for their outstanding success stories […]
