BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.16.3//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261203T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T171749 CREATED:20251203T195116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T162013Z UID:10000441-1796284800-1796292000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The ATHENA Awards Celebration honors those who embody\, encourage\, and promote the inclusion of women. Join us for an afternoon of celebration\, inspiration\, networking\, and announcing our ATHENA award recipients on Wednesday\, October 14! The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an exceptional leader whose dedication to professional excellence\, community service\, and empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship.The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is presented to a rising leader who demonstrates excellence\, creativity\, and initiative.  They serve as a role model and improve the quality of life for others.The ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award recognizes a company that intentionally fosters an environment for women to thrive. This organization is outstanding in their pursuit of supporting\, developing\, and honoring women leaders in every stage of their life and career. Nominate an Individual or OrganizationNominations are open now! Nominations will be accepted through Friday\, June 12\, and will be reviewed by the ATHENA Selection Committee to determine award finalists and recipients.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NOMINATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Award criteria is based on eight guiding principles of leadership:Authentic Self | Relationships | Giving Back | Collaboration | Courageous Acts | Learning | Fierce Advocacy | Celebration and Joy Learn more at https://grandrapids.org/athena-grand-rapids/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Table\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Finalist Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toast Supporter 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:20260610T171749 CREATED:20251203T194945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172012Z UID:10000460-1796378400-1796380200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:First Friday Update DESCRIPTION:The ATHENA Awards Celebration honors those who embody\, encourage\, and promote the inclusion of women. Join us for an afternoon of celebration\, inspiration\, networking\, and announcing our ATHENA award recipients on Wednesday\, October 14! The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an exceptional leader whose dedication to professional excellence\, community service\, and empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship.The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is presented to a rising leader who demonstrates excellence\, creativity\, and initiative.  They serve as a role model and improve the quality of life for others.The ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award recognizes a company that intentionally fosters an environment for women to thrive. This organization is outstanding in their pursuit of supporting\, developing\, and honoring women leaders in every stage of their life and career. Nominate an Individual or OrganizationNominations are open now! Nominations will be accepted through Friday\, June 12\, and will be reviewed by the ATHENA Selection Committee to determine award finalists and recipients.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NOMINATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Award criteria is based on eight guiding principles of leadership:Authentic Self | Relationships | Giving Back | Collaboration | Courageous Acts | Learning | Fierce Advocacy | Celebration and Joy Learn more at https://grandrapids.org/athena-grand-rapids/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Table\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Finalist Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toast Supporter 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:20260610T171749 CREATED:20251203T195140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172621Z UID:10000385-1796628600-1796634000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Breakfast With Legislators DESCRIPTION:The ATHENA Awards Celebration honors those who embody\, encourage\, and promote the inclusion of women. Join us for an afternoon of celebration\, inspiration\, networking\, and announcing our ATHENA award recipients on Wednesday\, October 14! The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an exceptional leader whose dedication to professional excellence\, community service\, and empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship.The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is presented to a rising leader who demonstrates excellence\, creativity\, and initiative.  They serve as a role model and improve the quality of life for others.The ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award recognizes a company that intentionally fosters an environment for women to thrive. This organization is outstanding in their pursuit of supporting\, developing\, and honoring women leaders in every stage of their life and career. Nominate an Individual or OrganizationNominations are open now! Nominations will be accepted through Friday\, June 12\, and will be reviewed by the ATHENA Selection Committee to determine award finalists and recipients.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NOMINATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Award criteria is based on eight guiding principles of leadership:Authentic Self | Relationships | Giving Back | Collaboration | Courageous Acts | Learning | Fierce Advocacy | Celebration and Joy Learn more at https://grandrapids.org/athena-grand-rapids/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Table\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Finalist Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toast Supporter 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:20260610T171749 CREATED:20251203T194410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172452Z UID:10000424-1796718600-1796725800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Growth Workshop DESCRIPTION:The ATHENA Awards Celebration honors those who embody\, encourage\, and promote the inclusion of women. Join us for an afternoon of celebration\, inspiration\, networking\, and announcing our ATHENA award recipients on Wednesday\, October 14! The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an exceptional leader whose dedication to professional excellence\, community service\, and empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship.The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is presented to a rising leader who demonstrates excellence\, creativity\, and initiative.  They serve as a role model and improve the quality of life for others.The ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award recognizes a company that intentionally fosters an environment for women to thrive. This organization is outstanding in their pursuit of supporting\, developing\, and honoring women leaders in every stage of their life and career. Nominate an Individual or OrganizationNominations are open now! Nominations will be accepted through Friday\, June 12\, and will be reviewed by the ATHENA Selection Committee to determine award finalists and recipients.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NOMINATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Award criteria is based on eight guiding principles of leadership:Authentic Self | Relationships | Giving Back | Collaboration | Courageous Acts | Learning | Fierce Advocacy | Celebration and Joy Learn more at https://grandrapids.org/athena-grand-rapids/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Table\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Finalist Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toast Supporter 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:20260610T171749 CREATED:20251203T194507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T161450Z UID:10000451-1797507000-1797514200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The ATHENA Awards Celebration honors those who embody\, encourage\, and promote the inclusion of women. Join us for an afternoon of celebration\, inspiration\, networking\, and announcing our ATHENA award recipients on Wednesday\, October 14! The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an exceptional leader whose dedication to professional excellence\, community service\, and empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship.The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is presented to a rising leader who demonstrates excellence\, creativity\, and initiative.  They serve as a role model and improve the quality of life for others.The ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award recognizes a company that intentionally fosters an environment for women to thrive. This organization is outstanding in their pursuit of supporting\, developing\, and honoring women leaders in every stage of their life and career. Nominate an Individual or OrganizationNominations are open now! Nominations will be accepted through Friday\, June 12\, and will be reviewed by the ATHENA Selection Committee to determine award finalists and recipients.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NOMINATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Award criteria is based on eight guiding principles of leadership:Authentic Self | Relationships | Giving Back | Collaboration | Courageous Acts | Learning | Fierce Advocacy | Celebration and Joy Learn more at https://grandrapids.org/athena-grand-rapids/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Table\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Finalist Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toast Supporter 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 END:VCALENDAR