Chamber Happy Hour
Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for happy hour and networking with fellow and future members. Chamber Happy Hour takes place on Wednesdays throughout the year in our Work Café.
Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for happy hour and networking with fellow and future members. Chamber Happy Hour takes place on Wednesdays throughout the year in our Work Café.
Chamber Issues Forum events provide an opportunity for members to be part of the conversation around the most pressing topics impacting business in Michigan at the local, state, and federal levels. These events provide members with unbiased, data-backed information and discussion to help make better decisions for organizations.
What to expect:
This event will reflect the layout of our staple networking event, the Business Exchange Luncheon with a few revisions. We will provide a light breakfast and plenty of coffee to start your day with connections to elevate your business.
During this event, participants will have the opportunity to tell other West Michigan business professionals about their business and pitch their products, services, or needs in a “speed-dating” roundtable format. There will be three, 20-minute rounds.
West Michigan Minority Contractors (WMMC) is made up of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the construction trades, as well as general contractors. The program aims to strengthen contractors through cultivating relationships and new business partnerships among participants. Through WMMC, you can promote your products and services, develop business relationships, and help strengthen the contractor community in West Michigan.
The updates occur on the first Friday of each month from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. We will provide a quick overview on current advocacy efforts and top priorities being accomplished to create a thriving and diverse business climate for all.
Latina Connect meets our Latina business professionals and community members where they are. This program works to support Latinas in making new connections and growing as leaders.
Latina Connect está diseñado para respaldar a las profesionales latinas y miembros de la comunidad, fomentando nuevas conexiones y fortaleciendo su liderazgo.
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