Chamber Happy Hour
2026-09-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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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.

Event Sponsors

Advocay Underwriters

Policy Supporter

2026 Speakers

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Aaron Einfeld, PhD

Founder & Executive Coach

Awaken Leadership Solutions

ABOUT Aaron Einfeld, PhD

Adam Dee

Vice President of Actuarial for Health Plan Business (HPB)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

ABOUT Adam Dee

Aida Dismondy

Senior Counsel

Warner, Norcross + Judd, LLP

ABOUT Aida Dismondy

Al Vanderberg

County Administrator

Kent County, MI

ABOUT Al Vanderberg

Al Vanderberg

County Administrator/Controller

Kent County

ABOUT Al Vanderberg

Alberto Garza

Owner

General Wood Shop

ABOUT Alberto Garza

Alex Belding

CRO & Co-Founder

WebriQ

ABOUT Alex Belding

Ali Anderson

CEO

CraftCo.

ABOUT Ali Anderson

Alison Mast

President of West Michigan

Northern Trust

ABOUT Alison Mast

Allie Walker

President

Truscott Rossman

ABOUT Allie Walker

Amanda Hentsch

Director of Membership

Grand Rapids Chamber

ABOUT Amanda Hentsch

Amy Lee

Executive Dean of Collaborative Programs

Michigan Community College Association; Director, EPiC Consortium

ABOUT Amy Lee

Amy Rencher

Senior Vice President

ABOUT Amy Rencher

Amy Taylor

President

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation and Capitol South

ABOUT Amy Taylor

Ana Espinoza

Director of People Services

Feyen Zylstra

ABOUT Ana Espinoza

First Friday Update
2026-10-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Webinar

Chamber 101
2026-10-07 07:30 - 09:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

37th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration
2026-10-14 15:30 - 17:30 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Business Exchange Luncheon
2026-10-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Thousand Oaks Golf Club, 4100 Thousand Oaks NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States

Leadership Lesson Breakfast
2026-10-27 07:30 - 09:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

OutPro Forum
2026-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Talent & Human Resources Summit
2026-11-10 07:30 - 11:30 | JW Marriott Grand Rapids, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

West Michigan Minority Contractors
2026-11-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

ATHENA Leadership Forum
2026-11-17 15:00 - 17:00 | TBD

Business Exchange Luncheon
2026-11-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport, 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States

Chamber Issues Forum
2026-11-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Business Exchange Breakfast
2026-12-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Breakfast With Legislators
2026-12-07 07:30 - 09:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Business Growth Workshop
2026-12-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Business Exchange Luncheon
2026-12-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport, 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-6976, United States
