Advocacy & Government Affairs
Virtual Town Hall: Basic Digital Skills
Virtual MIWhat digital barriers do your applicants face when applying for jobs? At this virtual town hall, regional business leaders will share how they are addressing digital skills through digital inclusion efforts. We'll hear from panelists who will identify the gaps in upskilling and reskilling our West Michigan talent pool and how we can make sure […]
National Civics Bee
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesABOUT THE BEE The Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists […]
Grand Rapids Policy Conference
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe Grand Rapids Policy Conference provides a platform to celebrate and discuss Grand Rapids' future. Local and regional thought leaders will share insight on Grand Rapids' resilience and ability to tackle the problems and challenges ahead to create a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. Key Topics: Meet the top Grand Rapids mayoral candidates […]
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.
Breakfast with Legislators
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, 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.
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 […]
Statewide Town Hall: Impact of Supreme Court’s Decision on Paid Leave and Minimum Wage
Zoom WebinarThe Chamber invites you to join a Michigan Business town hall meeting on the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling on minimum wage and paid sick time. Why it matters: We will discuss the decision, the effort to advance legislation addressing harmful components and how employers can help advocate for a fix. Topics from this event include: […]
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.
