Kickoff: ELEVATE
We're excited to kickoff ELEVATE 2023 in partnership with Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring. ELEVATE aims to increase capacity for minority-owned businesses by removing obstacles through entrepreneurial mentorship and business education, creating a solid foundation for success. This is accomplished by equipping participants with strong business fundamentals to tackle obstacles to capacity growth and provides each participant with a […]
Hump Day Happy Hour
Grand Rapids Chamber Work Café 250 MONROE AVE NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Hump Day Happy Hour! The Grand Rapids Chamber is hosting a happy hour in our Work Café to build a sense of community between our members and staff. Gather ’round for free beer and food brought to you by Barrio and New Holland Brewing as we […]
Monthly Government Affairs Update
Zoom MeetingCreate Great Policy: Monthly Government Affairs Update On 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 […]
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 […]
Business Exchange Luncheon
Thousand Oaks Golf Club 4100 Thousand Oaks NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCreate Great Connections: Business Exchange Luncheon The Chamber’s most popular networking event provides members and future members with facilitated networking as well as an opportunity to leave the event with at least 14 new, quality leads. Facilitators walk attendees through conversations at one table during lunch, and another after lunch. Expo tables and open networking […]
Inclusion Institute
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesCreate Great Inclusion: Inclusion Institute The Grand Rapids Chamber Inclusion Institute is a 21st century workshop learning experience based on the Institute for Healing Racism. Why it matters: The workshop is designed to give participants tools to enhance their capacity to engage in conversation about racial equity, race, and racism through an intersectional lens. What […]
West Michigan Minority Contractors After Hours
The ROC at Rockford Construction 601 First St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCreate Great Connections: West Michigan Minority Contractors After Hours West Michigan Minority Contractors After Hours events provide attendees the opportunity to connect with peers and gain potential business referrals through casual networking and learning. These social hour events provide a platform for buyers to connect with local minority-owned business construction professionals, as well as remove […]
Breakfast with Legislators
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesCreate Great Policy: Breakfast with Legislators Breakfast with Legislators events provide Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers and voice opinions on issues moving forward in Lansing. Networking and facilitated question-and-answer sessions offer firsthand information on upcoming legislation and House and Senate committee activities, prompting great dialogue between […]
Financial Confidence Workshop
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesCreate Great Business: Financial Confidence Workshop In this workshop we’ll provide financial strategies for business owners. We’ll cover topics such as Employee-Sponsored Retirement Plans; the types, the tax benefits, and the implementation process. We’ll also discuss how they support business growth, attract worthwhile talent, and keep you competitive in the marketplace. Additionally, we’ll touch on […]
Hump Day Happy Hour
Grand Rapids Chamber Work Café 250 MONROE AVE NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us the last Wednesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Hump Day Happy Hour! The Grand Rapids Chamber hosts a monthly happy hour in our Work Café to build a sense of community between our members and staff. Gather ’round for free beer and food brought to you by Barrio […]
Monthly Government Affairs Update
Zoom MeetingCreate Great Policy: Monthly Government Affairs Update On 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 […]
Business Exchange Luncheon
Thousand Oaks Golf Club 4100 Thousand Oaks NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCreate Great Connections: Business Exchange Luncheon The Chamber’s most popular networking event provides members and future members with facilitated networking as well as an opportunity to leave the event with at least 14 new, quality leads. Facilitators walk attendees through conversations at one table during lunch, and another after lunch. Expo tables and open networking […]
