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 […]
Breakfast with Legislators
Hope Network Education Center 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, 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 […]
Latina Connect
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesCreate Great Community: Latina Connect Join us on January 26 to learn how to create realistic goals. Dr. Gilda Gely, Provost of Davenport University, will be our keynote speaker and will help us recognize and learn to manage situations that influence and affect our willpower. We can’t wait to see you! don’t miss it! Acompáñanos […]
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 Leadership Forum
The Lit GR 61 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCreate Great Community: ATHENA Leadership Forum Become the Fire Through Courageous Defiance Surround yourself with inspiring women in the community, while learning from fierce and unapologetic business entrepreneur, Meg Goebel. Throughout her career, Meg has successfully led in unconventional ways: defying expected corporate norms, opening doors, and positively impacting the ecosystem for many women in […]
Business Exchange Luncheon
Waddell Center 1115 Taylor Ave N, 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 […]
Virtual Town Hall: Kent County Housing Needs Assessment
Zoom WebinarCreate Great Policy: Kent County Housing Needs Assessment There is a lot of noise that the economy is slowing, but as the fastest growing region in the state, West Michigan isn't slowing down. Updated data for Ottawa County in 2021 showed that despite significant progress in increasing housing supply, demand doubled. With this shift in […]
Kickoff: Women in Leadership Cohort
Create Great Leaders: Women in Leadership Women in Leadership challenges 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. Based on research and trends, this workshop will empower participants to shatter the glass ceiling and achieve their goals. The […]
Virtual Town Hall: Minimum Wage & Paid Medical Leave
Zoom WebinarCreate Great Policy: Minimum Wage & Paid Medical Leave Join us for a one hour webinar during which legal experts will discuss: • Possible changes to minimum wage and paid medical leave laws and the impact on employers • Where things stand in the courts Members will gain insight into what they should do to […]
The New Way of Work: Human Resources Workshop
Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids Chamber, MI, United StatesCreate Great Business: Human Resources Workshop Keeping top talent is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of running a successful company. Our Human Resources Workshop will zoom in on key areas of employee management including: Successful Onboarding of New Employees Managing the Employee Experience Becoming an Employer of Choice Best Practices of Recruitment […]
Canceled CANCELED: Hump Day Happy Hour
Grand Rapids Chamber Work Café 250 MONROE AVE NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesPlease note that the February 22 Hump Day Happy Hour is canceled due to weather. If you have any questions, please contact Drake Lambright at drake@grandrapids.org. 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 […]
Virtual Town Hall: Michigan Housing Tools
Zoom WebinarCreate Great Policy: Michigan Housing Tools Michigan now has new tools to support new construction and preservation of housing with a focus on affordability. The goal of the legislation is to provide developers and local leaders the tools they need to overcome barriers to development and increase housing options for current and future residents. Join […]
