Mark Washington was appointed Grand Rapids City Manager last July, and hit the ground running when he officially started the role in October. With nearly 24 years of experience working in local government, including his most recent role as Assistant City Manager of Austin, Texas, Mr. Washington told us what drew him to Grand Rapids and this role. Hear our chat with the City Manager as he delves into the challenges the city is facing (yes, including parking!) and how he plans to tackle them.
When an employee returns from maternity or paternity leave, it can be a huge relief for the team. Productivity and workloads can return to normal,...
Kent County, Mich. — Today, the Grand Rapids Chamber applauds the Kent County Board of Commissioners for placing a question on the August ballot to...
The Grand Rapids Chamber proudly announces JaeEun Yun from Byron Center Christian School as the winner of the first 2024 National Civics Bee® hosted in...
On the first Friday of every month, our Government Affairs team hosts a 30-minute virtual meeting to briefly highlight key issues and stay in communication about our top priorities. Join […]
