Talent Development
Kickoff: Leadership Transformed
Create Great Leaders: Leadership Transformed Leadership Transformed will challenge participants to step out of their comfort zones and learn more about how they can step up their leadership skills, while also looking deeper within. This confidential leadership program will gather executives from across West Michigan industries to be vulnerable and work together to develop themselves […]
Leadership Lesson Breakfast
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesLeadership Lesson Breakfast: Back to the 90’s At the Back to the 90’s Leadership Lesson Breakfast, you’ll hear from three influential community trustees who will share their own leadership lessons. Michelle Behrenwald, Sharon Smith, and Jim Williams have been leading the Leadership Grand Rapids Opening Retreat Jeopardy! game for years as a dynamic squad. Although […]
OutPro Celebration
The Rutledge 120 Ionia Ave SW Suite 101, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCreate Great Connections: OutPro Celebration The Art of Being Out Join us for the first OutPro event of the year to celebrate The Art of Being Out. What to expect: • Coming out stories from OutPro Council members • Art and poetry from local LGBTQIA+ artists featured throughout the venue • Live music and performances • […]
Latina Connect
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesCreate Great Community: Latina Connect Latina Connect creates a space for Latina business professionals and community members to learn and grow as leaders while making new connections. Join us Saturday, April 15 to hear from Vivian TerMaat, CEO of Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore to lead the conversation about “The Labels Placed Upon […]
ATHENA Grand Rapids Walking Tour
St. Cecilia Music Center 24 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCreate Great Community: ATHENA Grand Rapids Walking Tour The ATHENA Walking Tour takes participants to the abundant, noteworthy sights in our city that originated from dynamic, diverse women. The tour will visit some of the public art recognizing women in our city, from the local artists who painted the RAD American Women electrical boxes, to […]
ATHENA Leadership Forum
Morenas Event Venue 4470 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI, United StatesCreate Great Community: ATHENA Leadership Forum Relationships: How “I” Intersects With “We” ATHENA Leadership Forums celebrate women in leadership by featuring local women leaders sharing their leadership lessons with an emphasis on elevating professional women of color and other marginalized identities. Network with other women over lunch while exploring your own leadership through powerful storytelling […]
OutPro Forum: Money Talks
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesIn a world where money talks, listening might just be the key to success. OutPro is excited to host a panel discussion of local business leaders who will offer strategies to create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ business owners, employees, and customers. You'll also have the opportunity to network with others and share your […]
Kickoff: Lead Up Cohort
Create Great Leaders: Lead Up Lead Up is designed to guide first-time managers through the concepts, principles and best practices necessary for a successful transition. What You'll Gain: An understanding of how you, your team and your organization influence one another The breakdown of important subjects to engage, retain and inspire your team Learn how […]
Kickoff: Speak with Purpose Cohort
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesCreate Great Leaders: Speak with Purpose Speak with purpose is designed to equip participants with the tools to master public speaking. Of the estimated 75% of Americans that experience fear and anxiety from speaking in front of others, less than 10% take steps to overcome it. Over the course of five interactive sessions comprised of […]
Special Leadership Lesson Breakfast: Christo Brand
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesWe're excited to host this special edition of Leadership Lesson Breakfast with Christo Brand, prison guard for Nelson Mandela.
Kickoff: Emerging Leaders
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesIf you are a professional with a passion for growing your career and becoming actively engaged in the community, Emerging Leaders offers the ideal setting to expand your horizons.
Latina Connect: Empoderando Emociones
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesEmpowering Emotions: Latina Leadership through Emotional Intelligence Join us for an empowering afternoon dedicated to exploring the profound impact of emotional intelligence. Discover your inner strength, improve your relationships, and learn how to thrive personally and professionally. Loanna Abreu, Bilingual Psychotherapist at River City Psychological Services will join us to delve into the unique intersection of […]
