BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Grand Rapids Chamber 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194519 CREATED:20260211T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T194955Z UID:10000379-1786019400-1786039200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan Housing 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/west-michigan-housing-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Richard M. DeVos Center\, GVSU’s Pew Campus\, 401 Fulton St W\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GRC_WMHS-2026-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T103000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194519 CREATED:20251203T194955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171945Z UID:10000456-1786096800-1786098600@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-8-7/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-August-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194519 CREATED:20251203T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180141Z UID:10000417-1786545000-1786550400@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-101-8-12/ 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-August.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194519 CREATED:20260211T164115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T204320Z UID:10000462-1787128200-1787137200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Transition: From Value Building to Exit Strategies 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-transition-from-value-building-to-exit-strategies/ LOCATION:Anonymous Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Business-Transition-Webinar-Series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T162849Z UID:10000412-1787137200-1787144400@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-8-19/ 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-08.19.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T133000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T135835Z UID:10000447-1787225400-1787232600@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-8-20/ LOCATION:Calvin University – Prince Conference Center\, 1800 E Beltline Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-8.20.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20260211T164053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203501Z UID:10000461-1787749200-1787756400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Acquisition: From Search to Purchase 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-acquisition-from-search-to-purchase/ 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/2026/02/Business-Acquisition-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172242Z UID:10000436-1787760000-1787763600@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-8-26/ 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-08.26.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T100000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T164829Z UID:10000420-1787817600-1787824800@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-8-27/ 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/2025/12/GRC_CIF-August-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T100000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T135847Z UID:10000440-1788422400-1788429600@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-9-3/ 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/BEX-SEPTEMBER-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171621Z UID:10000428-1788451200-1788458400@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-9-3/ 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-09.03.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T103000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171951Z UID:10000457-1788516000-1788517800@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-9-4/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-September-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T100000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171903Z UID:10000415-1789027200-1789034400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Latina Connect 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/latina-connect-9-10/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-Latina-Connect-09.10.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T195254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T195254Z UID:10000408-1789045200-1789057800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:LeadUp Fall Cohort Kickoff 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/leadup-fall/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NEW-Graphic-Lead-Up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T163000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T195328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T195328Z UID:10000411-1789390800-1789403400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Women In Leadership Fall Cohort Kickoff 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/women-in-leadership-fall/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Women-In-Leadership-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260915T103000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172446Z UID:10000423-1789461000-1789468200@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-9-15/ 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/2025/12/Graphic-BGW-09.15.26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T133000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T135857Z UID:10000448-1789644600-1789651800@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-9-17/ LOCATION:Calvin University – Prince Conference Center\, 1800 E Beltline Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-9.17.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T195142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172634Z UID:10000384-1789975800-1789981200@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-9-21/ 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-September-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T195337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T200449Z UID:10000407-1790077500-1790096400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Fall Cohort Kickoff 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/emerging-leaders-fall/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-Emerging-Leaders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T180000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20260504T182659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182659Z UID:10000485-1790177400-1790186400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Stitch by Stitch - Weaving Innovation into Your Family Business 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/stitch-by-stitch-weaving-innovation-into-your-family-business/ LOCATION:Watermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sept-2026-event-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Family Business Alliance":MAILTO:fba@fbagr.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20260427T144304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T144304Z UID:10000480-1790182800-1790193600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Celebrate the Harvest 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/10th-annual-celebrate-the-harvest/ 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/CTH26-FBEvent2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Revive &%3B Thrive":MAILTO:Info@reviveandthrive.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T103000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T195422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171752Z UID:10000391-1790670600-1790677800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Talent & Human Resources 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/talent-human-resources-workshop-9-29/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_TCW-Graphic-September-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172247Z UID:10000437-1790784000-1790787600@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-9-30/ 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-10.28.26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T103000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 CREATED:20251203T194950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171958Z UID:10000458-1790935200-1790937000@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-10-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-October-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T090000 DTSTAMP:20260516T194520 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:20260516T194520 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:20260516T194520 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:20260516T194520 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:20260516T194520 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:20260516T194520 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 END:VCALENDAR