BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grandrapids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grand Rapids Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20300310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20301103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20310309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20311102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20320314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20321107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T090000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T193958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180146Z UID:10000418-1791358200-1791363600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber 101 DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-101-10-7/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chamber-101-October.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20260424T191515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T191515Z UID:10000476-1791482400-1791491400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:BloomAwards DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/bloomawards/ LOCATION:Goei Center\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BA-Invite-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="MomsBloom":MAILTO:info@momsbloom.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T173000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251114T193605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183413Z UID:10000377-1791991800-1791999000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:37th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/37th-annual-athena-awards-celebration-2026/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-ATHENA-Awards-Celebration-10.14.26-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T133000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T135904Z UID:10000449-1792063800-1792071000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-10-15/ LOCATION:Thousand Oaks Golf Club\, 4100 Thousand Oaks NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-10.15.26-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T090000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T195404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T162942Z UID:10000394-1793086200-1793091600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Leadership Lesson Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/leadership-lesson-breakfast-10-27/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources,Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_LLB-October-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T162859Z UID:10000413-1793185200-1793192400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:OutPro Forum DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-10-28/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-OutPro-10.28.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172253Z UID:10000438-1793203200-1793206800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-10-28/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-09.30.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172005Z UID:10000459-1793959200-1793961000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:First Friday Update DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-11-6/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-November-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251113T201427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T175006Z UID:10000378-1794295800-1794310200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Talent & Human Resources Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/talent-human-resources-summit-2026/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_THRS-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T223000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20260504T182729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182729Z UID:10000486-1794295800-1794349800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:The TABASCO® Recipe - Family Business Longevity DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/the-tabasco-recipe-family-business-longevity/ LOCATION:Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park\, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nov-2026-event-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Family Business Alliance":MAILTO:fba@fbagr.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171631Z UID:10000429-1794499200-1794506400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan Minority Contractors DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-minority-contractors-11-12/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Economic Growth,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-WMMC-11.12.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171238Z UID:10000426-1794927600-1794934800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:ATHENA Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-11-17/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-ATHENA-Leadership-Forum-11.17.26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T135914Z UID:10000450-1795087800-1795095000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-11-19/ LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport\, 5700 28th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-11.19.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261120T100000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210200Z UID:10000421-1795161600-1795168800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Issues Forum DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-11-20/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_CIF-November-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261203T100000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T195116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T135925Z UID:10000441-1796284800-1796292000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-breakfast-12-3/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BEXB-December-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261204T103000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172012Z UID:10000460-1796378400-1796380200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:First Friday Update DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-12-4/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-December-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261207T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T195140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172621Z UID:10000385-1796628600-1796634000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Breakfast With Legislators DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/breakfast-with-legislators-12-7/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_BWL-December-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261208T103000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172452Z UID:10000424-1796718600-1796725800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Growth Workshop DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-growth-workshop-12-8/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BGW-December.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20251203T194507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T135933Z UID:10000451-1797507000-1797514200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-12-17/ LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport\, 5700 28th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546-6976\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-12.17.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191530Z UID:10000490-1811721600-1814399999@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/2027-05-31/ LOCATION:Several Locations CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280701 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191530Z UID:10000491-1843344000-1846022399@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/2028-05-31/ LOCATION:Several Locations CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290701 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191530Z UID:10000492-1874880000-1877558399@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/2029-05-31/ LOCATION:Several Locations CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300701 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191530Z UID:10000493-1906416000-1909094399@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/2030-05-31/ LOCATION:Several Locations CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20310531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310701 DTSTAMP:20260514T043928 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191530Z UID:10000494-1937952000-1940630399@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Advocay Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Policy Supporter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/2031-05-31/ LOCATION:Several Locations CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR