Category: Advocacy & Government Affairs

West Michigan is surpassing any other region in the state in population growth. We are uniquely positioned to continue to grow not only in people...

With the theme of working together to build a vibrant community for all, the Mayor delivered her eighth address last week. Here are a few...

Data released last week from Housing Next shows an increased housing gap since 2020 of an additional 13,000 households in Kent County. Population and household...

After a decade of advocacy, the state’s civil rights act has gained momentum towards including protections for the LGBTQ community. Today, SB 4, the bill...

At last week’s Public Safety Committee, City administrators outlined the City’s efforts in investing in facilities and services to address housing instability, as well as...

Last week, the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) held a hearing on the 2018 Adopt & Amend Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage legislation. The...

Chamber advocacy supports businesses of all sizes as we work to create a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. Below are the significant accomplishments...

LANSING, MI – Housing Michigan, a coalition led by the Grand Rapids Chamber, Home Builders Association of Michigan, Michigan Municipal League and Housing North, applauds...

Housing Michigan, a coalition led by the Grand Rapids Chamber, Home Builders Association of Michigan, Michigan Municipal League and Housing North, and supported by dozens...

How Policy Drives Us Toward Being the Best Mid-Size City Last week, the Grand Rapids Chamber hosted the Grand Rapids Policy Conference and released a...

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