The Grand Rapids Chamber is excited to announce its advocacy priorities for 2025-2026. The priorities, developed with input from more than 800 members and through...
Week 3 of lame duck ended in a dumpster fire with dysfunction in Lansing. Last week’s walkout by House Republicans because of inaction on earned...
A chaotic week of long nights ended with some fireworks. After Republican House members walked out of session demanding to vote on amendments to paid...
Fixing Earned Sick Time and Minimum Wage/Tips Must Be Addressed; Stopping Tax Increases Through Employer-Funded Unemployment and Workers’ Comp, Plus Costly Regulations is Critical LANSING,...
With only a handful of days left in this session, the Michigan Legislature is taking up bills that will directly impact our business climate. We...
The first week of session since the election took place last week, kicking off Lame Duck as House Democrats prepare to no longer have the...
This morning, it was officially announced that the proposed Grand Rapids Soccer Stadium will be named Amway Stadium, honoring the Grand Rapids-based company that serves...
Bills Amending Paid Leave and Tipped Credit Fixes Introduced in Michigan House Today, legislation was introduced to amend the Earned Sick Time Act and keep...
The Chamber’s priorities for regional and local advocacy have been further honed by business leaders to focus on the elements that are critical to vibrancy....
Last week, the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness announced the first two individuals experiencing chronic homelessness have secured permanent housing solutions and additional...
