BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.16.3//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:20260420T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T090000 DTSTAMP:20260610T012119 CREATED:20251203T195144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T155539Z UID:10000383-1776670200-1776675600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Breakfast With Legislators DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/breakfast-with-legislators-4-20/ 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-April-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T012120 CREATED:20251203T194544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T154615Z UID:10000443-1776339000-1776346200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-4-16/ LOCATION:The Rutledge\, 120 Ionia Ave SW Suite 101\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-4.16.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T123000 DTSTAMP:20260610T012120 CREATED:20251203T194701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T160027Z UID:10000375-1776250800-1776256200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:National Civics Bee DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/national-civics-bee-4-15/ LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum\, 303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_Civics-Bee-Graphic-a250-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T012120 CREATED:20250917T145038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T135706Z UID:10000373-1769671800-1769680800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:138th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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:20260610T012120 CREATED:20230523T142423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141522Z UID:10000121-1759937400-1759944600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:36th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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:20260610T012120 CREATED:20250115T184233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141545Z UID:10000352-1754409600-1754416800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:OutPro Celebration: The Business of Belonging DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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:20260610T012120 CREATED:20250115T185543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141558Z UID:10000358-1753081200-1753120800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:The Chamber Open DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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:20260610T012120 CREATED:20250508T150121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141607Z UID:10000366-1750262400-1750269600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:100 in 100 Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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:20260610T012120 CREATED:20230523T142423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141616Z UID:10000104-1749540600-1749560400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan CEO Summit DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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:20260610T012121 CREATED:20230523T141614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141628Z UID:10000113-1741678200-1741692600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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:20260610T012121 CREATED:20241011T174109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T141654Z UID:10000257-1738135800-1738144800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:137th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business DESCRIPTION:Your Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to host the inaugural National Small Business Week Kickoff to celebrate businesses in the community with inspiration\, opportunity\, and connection.Small businesses make up 96% of all Michigan businesses and are essential to the state’s economic strength. The Kickoff event features Gina Thorsen\, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, which is the home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. Her story will bring inspiration and excitement to National Small Business Week. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box\, complete with everything needed to measure your head and pick out your perfect cap (a $85 value). The Kickoff is just the beginning. In celebration of National Small Business Week\, the Grand Rapids Chamber is partnering with the SBA’s Michigan Small Business Development Center to host a weeklong series of events designed to reach\, support\, and elevate local entrepreneurs. Find a full list of Small Biz Week West Michigan 2026 events at smallbizweekwm.com   Please note: Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in registration available at the door! \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 \n \n AGENDA3:30 P.M. Drinks\, Appetizers\, Networking 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks 4:40 P.M. Keynote SpeakerGina Thorsen\, CEO\, Stormy Kromer 5:00 P.M. Leadership Decisions Through Growth\, Change\, and Setbacks – PanelModerated By: Greg Rios\, Macatawa BankEvan Mathison\, Mathison | Mathison ArchitectsGina Thorsen\, Stormy KromerAnna Baeten\, The Human Solution 5:20 P.M. Closing Remarks 6:00 P.M. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet our speakers \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen is CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products\, home of Stormy Kromer\, the iconic outdoor apparel brand. As part of the third generation of Jacquart family members to oversee the business\, she is the first female CEO in the brand’s 120-year history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Thorsen \n \n \n \n CEO \n \n \n \n Jacquart Fabric Products\, Stormy Kromer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Gina Thorsen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenny Waugh \n \n \n \n Vice President of Economic Growth \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jenny Waugh\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Baeten \n \n \n \n Founder & Principal Consultant \n \n \n \n The Human Solution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Anna Baeten\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Mathison \n \n \n \n Founding Principal \n \n \n \n Mathison | Mathison Architects \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Evan Mathison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Rios \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President\, Community Banking Team Lead \n \n \n \n Macatawa Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Greg Rios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n Keynote Speaker Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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