Talent Development
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 […]
OutPro Forum: Beyond the Politics
GRPS University 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesIn March of 2023, Michigan expanded the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for gender identity and expression. How does this historic amendment affect business owners, employees, clients, and companywide policies and practices? And what new opportunities do these protections create? Join OutPro as we facilitate a discussion about how the amendment creates new […]
ATHENA Leadership Forum
The Rutledge 120 Ionia Ave SW Suite 101, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin Grand Rapids' top women leaders for an afternoon of inspiration! Learn how to foster fierce advocacy in your community while hearing from some of our 2023 ATHENA Awards finalists. Joining us is guest speakers Stella Michael, Director of Digital Services at Corewell Health | Priority Health, and Tarah Carnahan, Executive Director and Co-Founder at […]
Leadership Lesson Breakfast
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesLeadership Lesson Breakfasts feature strong community trustees and leaders sharing valuable leadership lessons. What to expect: 👊 Each of the 3 speakers will share their 10-minute leadership lesson with the audience, packing a punch of inspiration. 🤸♀️ You’ll have the opportunity to network with Chamber members and connect with other leadership program alumni. ☕ We’ll […]
Latina Connect / Latinas en Conexión
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesMujeres in Business: Michigan Edition features powerful stories of Latina women demonstrating how diversity, determination, and resilience can create ripples of transformation in the business world. Join us on Thursday, January 25 to hear from local businesswomen featured in the book to learn from their stories of stories of growth and transformation. Mujeres en Business: Edición […]
136th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business
DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States136th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business Your Grand Rapids Chamber has been the voice of West Michigan business for 136 years. At our 136th Annual Meeting, you’ll hear about how the Grand Rapids Chamber is working to inform, connect and advocate for West Michigan businesses and support business growth, build strong relationships, […]
Kickoff: Women in Leadership Spring Cohort
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesWomen in Leadership is a customized program for women leaders who are ready to take charge of their careers, develop as a leader and form lasting relationships
ATHENA Leadership Forum
New Vintage Place Banquet & Event Center 889 Broadway Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us for an inspiring and transformative afternoon exploring the spaces of authenticity, code switching, confidence-building, and the power of vulnerability. The event is designed to create a brave space for personal and professional growth, encouraging participants to embrace their authentic selves while navigating the complexities of the business world. The conversation will be facilitated […]
