Advocacy & Government Affairs
First Friday Update
Zoom MeetingOn 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 us from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in touch for these monthly updates.
Chamber Issues Forum: Electric Vehicles
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesWest Michigan's automotive industry is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of electric vehicles – investing in new facilities, creating jobs, and transforming manufacturing operations across the region. But where exactly does business and policy stand amid these transitions, and how will these shifts affect neighboring industries?Join us to hear from Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive […]
Whistlestops for Ukraine Luncheon
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesThe German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) with support of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation invites you to a discussion about Why a Free and Sovereign Ukraine Matters to America. A Luncheon with Members of the Grand Rapids Chamber featuring special guests Heather Conley, President, German Marshall Fund Kateryna Smagliy, First Secretary of […]
First Friday Update
Zoom MeetingOn 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 us from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in touch for these monthly updates.
How Kent County is Collaboratively Addressing Homelessness
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesThe Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness joined community and business leaders to announce an upcoming effort to house 100 individuals in 100 days. This fall, the 100 in 100 Kent County effort seeks to align a private-public partnership to intentionally focus on chronic homelessness and the most vulnerable. Join us to hear from […]
First Friday Update
Zoom MeetingOn 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 us from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in touch for these monthly updates.
Cambio de Leyes de Salario en Michigan
Zoom WebinarSalario Mínimo, Crédito de Propinas & Ausencia por Enfermedad Pagada: Cambios para los EmpleadoresDespués de una impactante decisión de la Corte Suprema del estado, habrá cambios dramáticos en el ámbito laboral que tendrán efecto el 21 de febrero de 2025, ya que la decisión reinstituye las leyes de salarios aprobadas en la elección, y rechaza […]
Breakfast with Legislators
Amway World Headquarters 7575 Fulton St. E, Ada, United StatesBreakfast with Legislators events provide Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers
First Friday Update
Zoom MeetingOn 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 us from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in touch for these monthly updates.
Town Hall: The Impact of Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Changes
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesJoin Michigan business organizations for an update on the latest discussions in Lansing on paid sick leave, minimum wage, and the tip credit phase-out. Hear from peers and share how these policies impact your operations, employees, and bottom line. During this event, we will: Provide a brief overview of where we stand on this issue. […]
First Friday Update
Zoom MeetingOn 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 us from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in touch for these monthly updates.
Chamber Issues Forum
Corewell Health Place 706 Bond Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MichiganNow that local, state, and federal elections have taken place, what will be the impact on labor and employment law? Join our panel of experts to understand what to expect from federal and state changes, including updates on Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time. There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the […]
