Grand Rapids Chamber

Grand Rapids Candidate Forum
2026-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Registration & Pricing

The Chamber’s most popular networking series brings together West Michigan professionals to foster connections that turn into leads. This event provides members and future members with the opportunity to learn about the services and products offered in their communities through both open and facilitated networking. Expo tables, conversation, and a buffet of food are available upon arrival, followed by three rounds of 20-minute facilitated networking. It’s the go-to event for growing your social capital and building meaningful business relationships.

Event Sponsors

Chamber Champion

Business Expo Series Sponsor

2026 Speakers

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Revive & Thrive's Miles for Meals 5K
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Reeds Lake Trail – EGR Library, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids,, MI, 49506, United States

Bird Watching at Ken-O-Sha Park
2026-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Ken-O-Sha Park, 1353 Van Auken St SE, Grand Rapids, 49508, United States

Create Great Leaders Annual Party
2026-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Midtown GR, 123 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Emmanuel Hospice Community Night
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:30 | Emmanuel Hospice, 401 Hall St SW, Suite 263, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Chamber 101
2026-05-13 07:30 - 09:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Opening Day Season 2026- Plant Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | New Growth Project, 8605 Peterson St NE, Rockford, MI, 49341-9514, United States

Latina Connect: Craft Your Digital Brand
2026-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Villa Bar & Banquet, 3594 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 49418, United States

From Blocked To Bold: Leading Yourself Forward Workshop
2026-05-06 13:00 - 16:30 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Business Growth Workshop: Outgrow: How to Increase Your Sales by 17%
2026-05-06 08:30 - 10:30 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

HR Together West Michigan
2026-05-05 08:30 - 16:00 | Trillium, 17246 Van Wagoner Rd,, Spring Lake, MI, 49456, United States

Small Business Week Kickoff
2026-05-04 15:30 - 18:00 | GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

The Learning Experience Grand Opening - Bubbles' Big Circus
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | MI

First Friday Update
2026-05-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Webinar

Planning the Exit: Key Transitional Services for a Successful Business Transition
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar

Business Exchange Breakfast
2026-04-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Chamber Happy Hour
2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

West Michigan Minority Contractors
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

OutPro Forum: The Business of Belonging
2026-04-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Breakfast With Legislators
2026-04-20 07:30 - 09:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Business Exchange Luncheon
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:30 | The Rutledge, 120 Ionia Ave SW Suite 101, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

National Civics Bee
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States

138th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business
2026-01-29 07:30 - 10:00 | DeVos Place – Steelcase Ballroom, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

36th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration
2025-10-08 15:30 - 17:30 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

OutPro Celebration: The Business of Belonging
2025-08-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

The Chamber Open
2025-07-21 07:00 - 18:00 | The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe, 7211 48th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, United States

100 in 100 Celebration
2025-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | The ROC at Rockford Construction, 601 First St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States

West Michigan CEO Summit
2025-06-10 07:30 - 13:00 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Grand Rapids Policy Conference
2025-03-11 07:30 - 11:30 | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, State, 49503, United States

137th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business
2025-01-29 07:30 - 10:00 | DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
