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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260129T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T100000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20250917T145038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T135706Z UID:10000373-1769671800-1769680800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:138th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/annual-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:DeVos Place – Steelcase Ballroom\, 303 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Graphic-Annual-Meeting-1.29.26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20230523T142423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141522Z UID:10000121-1759937400-1759944600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:36th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-awards-celebration/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Talent & Human Resources,Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Graphic-ATHENA-Awards-Celebration-10.08.25-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20250115T184233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141545Z UID:10000352-1754409600-1754416800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:OutPro Celebration: The Business of Belonging DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-2025-08-05/ 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/2025/01/OutPro-Celebration-Graphic-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250721T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250721T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20250115T185543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141558Z UID:10000358-1753081200-1753120800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:The Chamber Open DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/the-chamber-open/ LOCATION:The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe\, 7211 48th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Economic Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20250508T150121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141607Z UID:10000366-1750262400-1750269600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:100 in 100 Celebration DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/100-in-100-celebration/ LOCATION:The ROC at Rockford Construction\, 601 First St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/100-in-100-Celebration-e1746715515193.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20230523T142423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141616Z UID:10000104-1749540600-1749560400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan CEO Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-ceo-summit/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Economic Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250311T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250311T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20230523T141614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141628Z UID:10000113-1741678200-1741692600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/grand-rapids-policy-conference/ LOCATION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\, 187 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, State\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T100000 DTSTAMP:20260416T134738 CREATED:20241011T174109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141654Z UID:10000257-1738135800-1738144800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:137th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Beyond Compliance \n \n \n \n West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect\, learn\, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships. This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do\, but also smart business. Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant\, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects\, and Dave Bulkowski\, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible\, inclusive communities. Together\, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan\, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start\, and how contractors\, designers\, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow. Attendees will gain perspective on: Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appealHow inclusive design impacts construction practices\, collaboration\, and project planningOpportunities for contractors\, trades\, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the futureWhether you’re a trade contractor\, minority‑owned business\, construction firm\, architect\, engineer\, developer\, or supplier\, this session offers practical insight\, meaningful conversation\, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dave Bulkowski \n \n \n \n Executive Director \n \n \n \n Disability Advocates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dave Bulkowski\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Grant \n \n \n \n Founder and CEO \n \n \n \n Care Granted \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gabriel Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Program Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Underwriter URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/annual-meeting/ LOCATION:DeVos Place\, 303 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits,Economic Growth,Talent & Human Resources,Talent Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gtaphic-Annual-Meeting-BCBS-1.29.25.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR