Oppose Ballot Proposals that Threaten Michigan’s Economy As we prepare for the November 2026 election, several statewide ballot proposals have emerged that could significantly impact...
Last week, the Grand Rapids City Commission passed a resolution to accept the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) on a 6-1 vote with Commissioner...
Last Tuesday, a divided City Commission had a tense discussion on prioritizing 20 actions from the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and next steps...
Ballot Proposals Advance as Petitions What happened: The Michigan Board of Canvassers approved ballot language for several proposals on Friday, including: A referendum to eliminate...
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...Changes Highlight Potential Impact of Adding Housing from Middle Incomers Grand Rapids, MI: A new 2025-2030 Housing Needs Assessment prepared for Housing Next shows the...
Homelessness is solvable. This is a key principle of Built for Zero, an effort supporting cities to end homelessness for entire populations. The Grand Rapids...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited the Grand Rapids Chamber Monday afternoon, joining West Michigan business leaders to talk solutions and recognize the uncertainties that Michiganders are...
West Michigan’s health care sector plays a key role in our economy, driving employment and economic growth in our region. At the same time, the...
The Grand Rapids Chamber hosted a special discussion with Senator Elissa Slotkin, where she shared her priorities and engaged with business leaders on key issues,...
