Our Mission
A thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all
Our Niche
Relentless advocates for business
A thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all
Relentless advocates for business
For more than a century, the Grand Rapids Chamber has been a major player in the business community. Since 1887, we have been working relentlessly to advance the interests of our area businesses.
From supporting the furniture industry in the late 1880s, donating land to keep Calvin College here in 1908, and leading the creation of the East Beltline in 1927, to developing programs like The Right Place, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, and Experience Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Chamber has played a key role in shaping our community’s success.
We’ve accomplished so much, and we’re just getting started.
Today, the Chamber still works to champion business and economic growth. Together with over 3,000 member businesses, we work to expand the influence, access, and information required to encourage entrepreneurial growth and community leadership. We offer the connections, resources, and insights needed to develop strong leaders, advance a vibrant business environment, and create a welcoming, inclusive place to call home.
Our members range from small businesses to global corporations innovating to solve challenges, create opportunity, and drive the growth that improves lives in our community. We are working to ensure everyone has a seat at the table.
We drive policies and initiatives that strengthen West Michigan’s business climate and shape its future.
As West Michigan’s hub for business, we unite people, ideas, and opportunities to ignite collaboration and innovation.
We are the go-to ally for business leaders at every stage. With tools, expertise, and timely insights, we help members navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Our diverse team of subject matter experts is committed to a dynamic culture driven by our shared core values:
We believe team members who passionately embrace the mission of the Grand Rapids Chamber and put more of themselves into their work. We attract and retain people who are committed to high standards and pursue excellence in every aspect of their role.
We foster belongingness by providing a space where our employees and our members feel they can bring their whole selves to authentically engage with our organization and each other.
We are committed to the highest level of service for both our internal and external customers. We proactively seek to identify potential problems before they occur, assume positive intent, and begin with a “Yes “mentality to find an optimal solution.
We focus on member value and experience to anticipate their needs, provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong, and we listen with intent to understand.
We have complete accountability for our successes and failures. We share a responsibility to be transparent, honest and act with humility.