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: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:20260609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260602T173323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T173323Z UID:10000519-1781002800-1781006400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Charting the Path Forward: Strategic Planning for Long-Term Success DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/charting-the-path-forward-strategic-planning-for-long-term-success/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChartingthePathForward-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maner Costerisan":MAILTO:inest@publicom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260429T154218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154218Z UID:10000483-1781004600-1781011800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:WomanUp & Celebrate Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/womanup-celebrate-grand-rapids/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MWF-Logo-Icon-4c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michgan Women Forward":MAILTO:ltown@miwf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260507T204526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204526Z UID:10000499-1781175600-1781184600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan M365 User Group 2026 Q2 Meetup DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-m365-user-group-2026-q2-meetup/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Q2-Meetup-West-MI-M365-User-Group-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="InsITe":MAILTO:dean.sternik@trustedinsite.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260601T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z UID:10000517-1781524800-1781539200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-15/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20251203T194525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160801Z UID:10000445-1781782200-1781789400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-6-18/ LOCATION:Sunnybrook Country Club\, 624 Port Sheldon Rd\, Grandville\, MI\, 49418\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-6.18.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260427T162914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T131622Z UID:10000481-1781798400-1781805600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Ending Homelessness: A Celebration of Impact DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/ending-homelessness-a-celebration-of-impact/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GRC_Ending-Homelessness-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260609T145832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T145832Z UID:10000520-1781949600-1781982000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Eastown Bizarre Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/eastown-bizarre-bazaar/ LOCATION:Eastown Community Association\, 415 Ethel SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BizBaz-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eastown Community Association":MAILTO:info@eastown.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T163000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260601T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z UID:10000518-1782127800-1782145800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-22/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T113000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20251203T194827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144040Z UID:10000425-1782207000-1782214200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-6-23/ LOCATION:Watermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-ATHENA-Leadership-Forum-06.23.26-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20251203T194139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172227Z UID:10000434-1782316800-1782320400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-6-24/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-06.24.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20251203T194853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T144152Z UID:10000419-1782374400-1782381600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Issues Forum: Childcare & Public Spaces for Public Good DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-6-25/ LOCATION:The Information Center at The Rapid Central Station\, 250 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, 49503-4005\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_CIF-June-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260610T142347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T142347Z UID:10000523-1782399600-1782415800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Open House + Happy Hour: Grand Rapids Tech’s Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/open-house-happy-hour-grand-rapids-techs-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Tech\, 1624 Woodworth St NE\, FL 2\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Open-House-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260529T165225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165225Z UID:10000510-1782471600-1782489600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:5th Annual "Health & Unity in the Community" Resource and Family Fun Fair DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/5th-annual-health-unity-in-the-community-resource-and-family-fun-fair/ LOCATION:Campau Park\, 51 Delaware Street SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/happyFamily-HUC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T164958Z UID:10000489-1782498600-1782507600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/ LOCATION:Several Locations CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260506T185845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T185845Z UID:10000487-1782648000-1782666000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Break Into Your Pride- 3rd Year DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/break-into-your-pride-3rd-year/ LOCATION:Break Room Therapy\, 7988 Clyde Park AVE SW\, Byron Center\, MI\, 49315\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Your-paragraph-text.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260609T174902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T174902Z UID:10000521-1782810000-1782817200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Traction Mastermind DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/traction-mastermind/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Traction-Mastermind-Flyer-V4update-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Heileman":MAILTO:chris.heileman@eosworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T163000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260519T202103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202103Z UID:10000505-1784016000-1784046600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Blaze AI Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/blaze-ai-summit/ LOCATION:The Goei Center\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blaze-Event-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Better Business Bureau of Michigan":MAILTO:info@mi.bbb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20251203T194522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160910Z UID:10000446-1784201400-1784208600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-7-16/ LOCATION:Sunnybrook Country Club\, 624 Port Sheldon Rd\, Grandville\, MI\, 49418\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-7.16.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20260511T125204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T125204Z UID:10000500-1784206800-1784212200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Security Awareness Basics – Webinar DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/security-awareness-basics-webinar/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Security-Awareness-Basics-Graphic-2-1536x949-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="InsITe":MAILTO:dean.sternik@trustedinsite.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20251203T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T135001Z UID:10000403-1784530800-1784572200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:The Chamber Open DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/the-chamber-open-2026/ LOCATION:The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe\, 7211 48th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-The-Chamber-Open-07.20.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T103000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110555 CREATED:20251203T195417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T184133Z UID:10000390-1785227400-1785234600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Talent & Human Resources Workshop DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/talent-human-resources-workshop-7-28/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_TCW-Graphic-July-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20251203T194137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172236Z UID:10000435-1785340800-1785344400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-7-29/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-07.29.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20260211T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T170901Z UID:10000379-1786019400-1786039200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan Housing Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-housing-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Richard M. DeVos Center\, GVSU’s Pew Campus\, 401 Fulton St W\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GRC_WMHS-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T103000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20251203T194955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171945Z UID:10000456-1786096800-1786098600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:First Friday Update DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-8-7/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-August-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20251203T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180141Z UID:10000417-1786545000-1786550400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber 101 DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-101-8-12/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chamber-101-August.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20260211T164115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152746Z UID:10000462-1787128200-1787137200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Transition: From Value Building to Exit Strategies DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-transition-from-value-building-to-exit-strategies/ LOCATION:Anonymous Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Business-Transition-Webinar-Series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20251203T194802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T162849Z UID:10000412-1787137200-1787144400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:OutPro Forum DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-8-19/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-OutPro-08.19.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20251203T194520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T161018Z UID:10000447-1787225400-1787232600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-8-20/ LOCATION:Calvin University – Prince Conference Center\, 1800 E Beltline Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-8.20.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20260211T164053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203501Z UID:10000461-1787749200-1787756400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Acquisition: From Search to Purchase DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-acquisition-from-search-to-purchase/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Business-Acquisition-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T110556 CREATED:20251203T194135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172242Z UID:10000436-1787760000-1787763600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to purchase and operate a business here in the region? This workshop is designed for experienced professionals who are entrepreneurially minded and ready to take a step toward business ownership\, or for those looking to buy another business or step up to take ownership of their current company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of searching for and acquiring a business\, including how to know if you’re ready\, identify opportunities\, evaluate potential acquisitions\, and navigate the diligence process. Through this session\, you’ll explore how you can preserve local businesses\, strengthen the West Michigan economy\, and prepare for the next step in your potential acquisition journey. \n \n \n \n Who should attend? \n \n \n \n Business owners looking to grow through acquisitionExecutives looking to lead\, not followEntrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derrick McIver \n \n \n \n Co-Founder and Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Sleeping Giant Capital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Derrick McIver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Chamber Champion URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-8-26/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-08.26.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR