E4: Creating More Affordable Housing

It’s no secret that the housing market is a bit crazy in West Michigan. This week on the Back to Business Podcast, host Connor Smithee had the chance to sit down with Josh Lunger, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Karin Kay of Sable Homes to discuss some of the work that Sable is doing to create affordable mid-level housing. We also discuss some of the barriers that companies like Sable have had to overcome to make these homes, and how the Chamber’s Government Affairs team is working to create a solution that benefits home builders and home buyers.

October 2, 2023

Chamber Announces Support of KDL and GRPS Proposals

The Chamber has endorsed two important proposals on the November 7 ballot to advance our community: the Kent District Library (KDL) millage and Grand Rapids...

September 25, 2023

The Economic Power of Diversity: A Personal Reflection During Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, is not merely a time for cultural reflection. It’s also an occasion to acknowledge the vital...

September 22, 2023

A Community Solution to the Pediatric Behavioral Health Crisis

We are battling a behavioral health crisis. Unfortunately, treatment is out of reach for far too many families whose children desperately requiring behavioral healthcare. In short, the...