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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 […]
Knights of the CEO Roundtable: Scott Crowley of Highland Group
Scott Crowley and his wife, Jen, launched Highland Group sixteen years ago with two things in mind: A commitment to delivering smart marketing strategies and great design solutions to their clients A desire […]
Member Spotlight: RC Caylan Atelier
Filipino fashion designer RC Caylan first migrated to Grand Rapids for love. Today, he has a new dream: to bring Grand Rapids into the spotlight as a city of fashion. […]
Member Spotlight: Preferred Construction Group
In the heart of the booming construction industry is a company that makes more than just buildings. Troy Yarbrough started Preferred Construction Group (PCG) in 2011 with the vision of providing unique construction […]
Meet the Honorees of the 2017 ATHENA Awards Celebration
Once upon a time, women weren’t accepted in the workplace, let alone in the boardroom. Today, after years of fiercely fighting for equality, women are challenging, re-inventing, and innovating businesses […]
