BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Grand Rapids Chamber X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grandrapids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grand Rapids Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20300310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20301103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20310309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20311102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20320314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20321107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300701 DTSTAMP:20260522T150843 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191530Z UID:10000493-1906416000-1909094399@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:For 138 years\, your Grand Rapids Chamber has been the voice of West Michigan business.  \n \n \n \n What to expect \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking opportunities with over 1\,000 Chamber members and business leaders.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Dr. Paul Isely will deliver regional economic data and forecasts to guide your planning and strategy.Expert discussion and insights into the issues shaping the business climate.After the meeting\, connect with peers during networking at the Chamber offices.  \n \n \n \n \n \n What else? Get an inside look at how the Chamber is: \n \n \n \n Advocating and acting to drive policies and initiatives that strengthen West Michigan’s business climate and shape its future.Convening\, connecting\, and catalyzing by uniting people\, ideas\, and opportunities to ignite collaboration and innovation.Serving as your trusted source and partner with tools\, expertise\, and training to help businesses navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.  \n \n \n \n Keep the Momentum Going: The Meeting After the Meeting \n \n \n \n After the Annual Meeting\, keep the energy going by working from our collaborative workspace for the day. The Steelcase Conference Center and additional workstations will be open and ready for you. Enjoy hand-served coffee\, meet our members\, and learn how to engage with the Chamber. Whether you’re a member or not\, join us to connect\, collaborate\, and network in the heart of downtown.  The Meeting After the Meeting10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Grand Rapids Chamber (250 Monroe Ave NW\, Suite 150) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Table\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Agenda \n \n \n \n 7:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking 8:00 a.m. – Welcome & Breakfast 8:35 a.m. – Opening Remarks from 2025 Board ChairJen Crowley\, Owner & CMO\, Highland Group 8:40 a.m. – Remarks from Chamber President & CEORick Baker\, Grand Rapids Chamber 8:50 a.m. – Remarks from 2026 Board ChairJeff Lumpp\, President\, Hylant 9:00 a.m. – Data on the State of the RegionDr. Paul Isely\, Seidman College of Business\, GVSU 9:35 a.m. – Key Takeaways for the Business CommunityLauren Davis\, President\, Greater Michigan\, Huntington BankPaul Isely\, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business\, Grand Valley State UniversityAndy Johnston\, Sr. Vice President with your Grand Rapids Chamber 10:00 a.m. – Adjourn 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – The Meeting After the Meeting (250 Monroe Ave. NW\, Suite 150)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Hear from thought leaders and industry experts shaping the future of business in West Michigan and beyond. Our 2026 speakers will share fresh insights\, bold ideas\, and real-world strategies to help you lead with confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Johnston \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Andy Johnston\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Paul Isely \n \n \n \n Associate Dean and Professor of Economics \n \n \n \n Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dr. Paul Isely\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Lumpp \n \n \n \n President \n \n \n \n Hylant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jeff Lumpp\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Crowley \n \n \n \n Owner & Chief Marketing Officer \n \n \n \n Highland Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jen Crowley\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Davis \n \n \n \n President\, Greater Michigan Region \n \n \n \n Huntington Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Baker \n \n \n \n President & CEO \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Rick Baker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trustee Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Production Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Business Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead Supporters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting After The Meeting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Sponsor URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/2030-05-31/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20310531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310701 DTSTAMP:20260522T150843 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T191530Z UID:10000494-1937952000-1940630399@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:For 138 years\, your Grand Rapids Chamber has been the voice of West Michigan business.  \n \n \n \n What to expect \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking opportunities with over 1\,000 Chamber members and business leaders.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Dr. Paul Isely will deliver regional economic data and forecasts to guide your planning and strategy.Expert discussion and insights into the issues shaping the business climate.After the meeting\, connect with peers during networking at the Chamber offices.  \n \n \n \n \n \n What else? Get an inside look at how the Chamber is: \n \n \n \n Advocating and acting to drive policies and initiatives that strengthen West Michigan’s business climate and shape its future.Convening\, connecting\, and catalyzing by uniting people\, ideas\, and opportunities to ignite collaboration and innovation.Serving as your trusted source and partner with tools\, expertise\, and training to help businesses navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.  \n \n \n \n Keep the Momentum Going: The Meeting After the Meeting \n \n \n \n After the Annual Meeting\, keep the energy going by working from our collaborative workspace for the day. The Steelcase Conference Center and additional workstations will be open and ready for you. Enjoy hand-served coffee\, meet our members\, and learn how to engage with the Chamber. Whether you’re a member or not\, join us to connect\, collaborate\, and network in the heart of downtown.  The Meeting After the Meeting10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Grand Rapids Chamber (250 Monroe Ave NW\, Suite 150) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Table\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Agenda \n \n \n \n 7:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking 8:00 a.m. – Welcome & Breakfast 8:35 a.m. – Opening Remarks from 2025 Board ChairJen Crowley\, Owner & CMO\, Highland Group 8:40 a.m. – Remarks from Chamber President & CEORick Baker\, Grand Rapids Chamber 8:50 a.m. – Remarks from 2026 Board ChairJeff Lumpp\, President\, Hylant 9:00 a.m. – Data on the State of the RegionDr. Paul Isely\, Seidman College of Business\, GVSU 9:35 a.m. – Key Takeaways for the Business CommunityLauren Davis\, President\, Greater Michigan\, Huntington BankPaul Isely\, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business\, Grand Valley State UniversityAndy Johnston\, Sr. Vice President with your Grand Rapids Chamber 10:00 a.m. – Adjourn 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – The Meeting After the Meeting (250 Monroe Ave. NW\, Suite 150)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 Speakers \n \n \n \n Hear from thought leaders and industry experts shaping the future of business in West Michigan and beyond. Our 2026 speakers will share fresh insights\, bold ideas\, and real-world strategies to help you lead with confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Johnston \n \n \n \n Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Andy Johnston\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Paul Isely \n \n \n \n Associate Dean and Professor of Economics \n \n \n \n Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dr. Paul Isely\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Lumpp \n \n \n \n President \n \n \n \n Hylant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jeff Lumpp\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Crowley \n \n \n \n Owner & Chief Marketing Officer \n \n \n \n Highland Group \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Jen Crowley\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren Davis \n \n \n \n President\, Greater Michigan Region \n \n \n \n Huntington Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Lauren Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Baker \n \n \n \n President & CEO \n \n \n \n Grand Rapids Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Rick Baker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trustee Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Production Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Business Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lead Supporters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Champions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting After The Meeting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Sponsor URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/2031-05-31/ 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 END:VCALENDAR