My experience with Chamber staff has been positive since the first day I joined because they have made me feel valued, important, respected, and acknowledged. I want to thank ALL staff members for believing and trusting me, for opening doors to unique opportunities, and for mentoring me. I have a deep gratitude to the Chamber for giving me a fair and respectful treatment and walking along the way as I grow professionally and personally.
Diverse Business Enterprise Certifications
The Grand Rapids Chamber’s Diverse Business Enterprise certification program recognizes minority, veteran, women, tribal, disability and LGBTQIA+ owned businesses. Certifications are provided to increase transparency and to create opportunities for procurement with supplier diversity programs with the area’s largest companies.
The certification of diverse-owned businesses gives West Michigan organizations a competitive advantage when working with the greater business community without additional barriers such as pending citizenship status or access to capital. The process will be the first step to other certifications outside of our jurisdictions.
Having the support and approval of the Grand Rapids Chamber will give these businesses a competitive edge when bidding for contracts with local companies.
