BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155318 CREATED:20230523T142423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141616Z UID:10000104-1749540600-1749560400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan CEO Summit DESCRIPTION:For 138 years\, your Grand Rapids Chamber has been the voice of West Michigan business.  \n \n \n \n What to expect \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking opportunities with over 1\,000 Chamber members and business leaders.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Dr. Paul Isely will deliver regional economic data and forecasts to guide your planning and strategy.Expert discussion and insights into the issues shaping the business climate.After the meeting\, connect with peers during networking at the Chamber offices.  \n \n \n \n \n \n What else? Get an inside look at how the Chamber is: \n \n \n \n Advocating and acting to drive policies and initiatives that strengthen West Michigan’s business climate and shape its future.Convening\, connecting\, and catalyzing by uniting people\, ideas\, and opportunities to ignite collaboration and innovation.Serving as your trusted source and partner with tools\, expertise\, and training to help businesses navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.  \n \n \n \n Keep the Momentum Going: The Meeting After the Meeting \n \n \n \n After the Annual Meeting\, keep the energy going by working from our collaborative workspace for the day. The Steelcase Conference Center and additional workstations will be open and ready for you. Enjoy hand-served coffee\, meet our members\, and learn how to engage with the Chamber. Whether you’re a member or not\, join us to connect\, collaborate\, and network in the heart of downtown.  The Meeting After the Meeting10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Grand Rapids Chamber (250 Monroe Ave NW\, Suite 150) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Agenda \n \n \n \n 7:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking 8:00 a.m. – Welcome & Breakfast 8:35 a.m. – Opening Remarks from 2025 Board ChairJen Crowley\, Owner & CMO\, Highland Group 8:40 a.m. – Remarks from Chamber President & CEORick Baker\, Grand Rapids Chamber 8:50 a.m. – Remarks from 2026 Board ChairJeff Lumpp\, President\, Hylant 9:00 a.m. – Data on the State of the RegionDr. Paul Isely\, Seidman College of Business\, GVSU 9:35 a.m. – Key Takeaways for the Business CommunityLauren Davis\, President\, Greater Michigan\, Huntington BankPaul Isely\, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business\, Grand Valley State UniversityAndy Johnston\, Sr. Vice President with your Grand Rapids Chamber 10:00 a.m. – Adjourn 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – The Meeting After the Meeting (250 Monroe Ave. NW\, Suite 150)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Hear from thought leaders and industry experts shaping the future of business in West Michigan and beyond. Our 2026 speakers will share fresh insights\, bold ideas\, and real-world strategies to help you lead with confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Johnston \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Andy Johnston\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Paul Isely \n \n \n \n Associate Dean and Professor of Economics \n \n \n \n Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dr. Paul Isely\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Lumpp \n \n \n \n President \n \n \n \n Hylant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jeff Lumpp\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Crowley \n \n \n \n Owner & Chief Marketing Officer \n \n \n \n Highland Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jen Crowley\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Davis \n \n \n \n President\, Greater Michigan Region \n \n \n \n Huntington Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Baker \n \n \n \n President & CEO \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Rick Baker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trustee Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Production Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Business Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead Supporters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meeting After The Meeting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Sponsor 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:20260522T155319 CREATED:20230523T141614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141628Z UID:10000113-1741678200-1741692600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:For 138 years\, your Grand Rapids Chamber has been the voice of West Michigan business.  \n \n \n \n What to expect \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking opportunities with over 1\,000 Chamber members and business leaders.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Dr. Paul Isely will deliver regional economic data and forecasts to guide your planning and strategy.Expert discussion and insights into the issues shaping the business climate.After the meeting\, connect with peers during networking at the Chamber offices.  \n \n \n \n \n \n What else? Get an inside look at how the Chamber is: \n \n \n \n Advocating and acting to drive policies and initiatives that strengthen West Michigan’s business climate and shape its future.Convening\, connecting\, and catalyzing by uniting people\, ideas\, and opportunities to ignite collaboration and innovation.Serving as your trusted source and partner with tools\, expertise\, and training to help businesses navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.  \n \n \n \n Keep the Momentum Going: The Meeting After the Meeting \n \n \n \n After the Annual Meeting\, keep the energy going by working from our collaborative workspace for the day. The Steelcase Conference Center and additional workstations will be open and ready for you. Enjoy hand-served coffee\, meet our members\, and learn how to engage with the Chamber. Whether you’re a member or not\, join us to connect\, collaborate\, and network in the heart of downtown.  The Meeting After the Meeting10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Grand Rapids Chamber (250 Monroe Ave NW\, Suite 150) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Agenda \n \n \n \n 7:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking 8:00 a.m. – Welcome & Breakfast 8:35 a.m. – Opening Remarks from 2025 Board ChairJen Crowley\, Owner & CMO\, Highland Group 8:40 a.m. – Remarks from Chamber President & CEORick Baker\, Grand Rapids Chamber 8:50 a.m. – Remarks from 2026 Board ChairJeff Lumpp\, President\, Hylant 9:00 a.m. – Data on the State of the RegionDr. Paul Isely\, Seidman College of Business\, GVSU 9:35 a.m. – Key Takeaways for the Business CommunityLauren Davis\, President\, Greater Michigan\, Huntington BankPaul Isely\, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business\, Grand Valley State UniversityAndy Johnston\, Sr. Vice President with your Grand Rapids Chamber 10:00 a.m. – Adjourn 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – The Meeting After the Meeting (250 Monroe Ave. NW\, Suite 150)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Hear from thought leaders and industry experts shaping the future of business in West Michigan and beyond. Our 2026 speakers will share fresh insights\, bold ideas\, and real-world strategies to help you lead with confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Johnston \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Andy Johnston\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Paul Isely \n \n \n \n Associate Dean and Professor of Economics \n \n \n \n Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dr. Paul Isely\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Lumpp \n \n \n \n President \n \n \n \n Hylant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jeff Lumpp\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Crowley \n \n \n \n Owner & Chief Marketing Officer \n \n \n \n Highland Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jen Crowley\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Davis \n \n \n \n President\, Greater Michigan Region \n \n \n \n Huntington Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Baker \n \n \n \n President & CEO \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Rick Baker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trustee Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Production Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Business Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead Supporters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meeting After The Meeting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Sponsor 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:20260522T155319 CREATED:20241011T174109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141654Z UID:10000257-1738135800-1738144800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:137th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business DESCRIPTION:For 138 years\, your Grand Rapids Chamber has been the voice of West Michigan business.  \n \n \n \n What to expect \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking opportunities with over 1\,000 Chamber members and business leaders.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Dr. Paul Isely will deliver regional economic data and forecasts to guide your planning and strategy.Expert discussion and insights into the issues shaping the business climate.After the meeting\, connect with peers during networking at the Chamber offices.  \n \n \n \n \n \n What else? Get an inside look at how the Chamber is: \n \n \n \n Advocating and acting to drive policies and initiatives that strengthen West Michigan’s business climate and shape its future.Convening\, connecting\, and catalyzing by uniting people\, ideas\, and opportunities to ignite collaboration and innovation.Serving as your trusted source and partner with tools\, expertise\, and training to help businesses navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.  \n \n \n \n Keep the Momentum Going: The Meeting After the Meeting \n \n \n \n After the Annual Meeting\, keep the energy going by working from our collaborative workspace for the day. The Steelcase Conference Center and additional workstations will be open and ready for you. Enjoy hand-served coffee\, meet our members\, and learn how to engage with the Chamber. Whether you’re a member or not\, join us to connect\, collaborate\, and network in the heart of downtown.  The Meeting After the Meeting10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Grand Rapids Chamber (250 Monroe Ave NW\, Suite 150) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Agenda \n \n \n \n 7:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking 8:00 a.m. – Welcome & Breakfast 8:35 a.m. – Opening Remarks from 2025 Board ChairJen Crowley\, Owner & CMO\, Highland Group 8:40 a.m. – Remarks from Chamber President & CEORick Baker\, Grand Rapids Chamber 8:50 a.m. – Remarks from 2026 Board ChairJeff Lumpp\, President\, Hylant 9:00 a.m. – Data on the State of the RegionDr. Paul Isely\, Seidman College of Business\, GVSU 9:35 a.m. – Key Takeaways for the Business CommunityLauren Davis\, President\, Greater Michigan\, Huntington BankPaul Isely\, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business\, Grand Valley State UniversityAndy Johnston\, Sr. Vice President with your Grand Rapids Chamber 10:00 a.m. – Adjourn 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – The Meeting After the Meeting (250 Monroe Ave. NW\, Suite 150)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Hear from thought leaders and industry experts shaping the future of business in West Michigan and beyond. Our 2026 speakers will share fresh insights\, bold ideas\, and real-world strategies to help you lead with confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Johnston \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Andy Johnston\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Paul Isely \n \n \n \n Associate Dean and Professor of Economics \n \n \n \n Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dr. Paul Isely\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Lumpp \n \n \n \n President \n \n \n \n Hylant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jeff Lumpp\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Crowley \n \n \n \n Owner & Chief Marketing Officer \n \n \n \n Highland Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jen Crowley\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Davis \n \n \n \n President\, Greater Michigan Region \n \n \n \n Huntington Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Baker \n \n \n \n President & CEO \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Rick Baker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trustee Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Production Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Business Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead Supporters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Meeting After The Meeting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Sponsor 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