Advocacy & Government Affairs
Chamber Issues Forum: Housing
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesJoin the first ever Chamber Issues Forum on Friday, February 16, to delve into one of the hottest topics of the year: workforce housing. Gain insights from Housing Next and local leaders on housing solutions and zoning reform. Panel discussions will feature government representatives from Kent County, The City of Grand Rapids, and Gaines Charter […]
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
Gordon Food Service 1300 Gezon Pkwy SW, Wyoming, MI, United StatesBreakfast with Legislators events provide Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers
Virtual Town Hall: New Overtime Rule
Virtual MIIs your organization prepared for the proposed changes in the Department of Labor's Overtime Rule? Join us for a one-hour webinar during which Ashleigh Draft, an attorney and employment law expert from Varnum Law will discuss: • Proposed changes to the Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule • Potential impacts of the rule changes • Steps […]
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.
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 […]
