Diversity & Talent Webinar: A Global Approach to Diversify Your Skilled Workforce
Expand your applicant pool and fill critical talent needs while also cultivating a diverse workforce that brings a global perspective. Join us Tuesday, June 25 to learn how new innovative training programs can make it easier and more accessible to hire current and recently graduated international students.
Hear from talent experts Dennis Beste, Program Director at Global Detroit and Andres J. Ortiz-Estevez, International Student Services Coordinator at Grand Valley State University on navigating the U.S. visa process and how to hire international talent.
Diversity & Talent Webinar: How Our Culture Impacts Our Workplace
‘Nice and Exclusionary’ – How Our Culture Impacts Our Workplace
The politeness that comes with our “West Michigan nice” culture is loved by locals and visitors alike, but how does it impact our true selves at work?
Join us to hear from Misti Stanton, VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Mercantile Bank to discuss how our West Michigan culture impacts our workplace. Receive insights and learn the ABA approach: Act, Be Bold, and Aid where it is needed. Join us Tuesday, April 30.
Diversity & Talent Webinar: Belonging in the Workplace
Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace: Strategies and Best Practices
In this Diversity & Talent Webinar, we’ll delve into the essential strategies and best practices for creating a workplace culture where every employee feels a strong sense of belonging.
Join us to hear from Jordoun Eatman, Vice President of Engagement & Inclusion at Experience Grand Rapids to learn tangible steps for cultivating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ensures all voices are heard. Through expert insights, we’ll uncover how fostering belonging goes beyond diversity and inclusion efforts, ultimately driving productivity, innovation, and employee well-being.
Chamber 101
Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue or further involvement with the Chamber. This program walks Grand Rapids professionals through everything there is to know about the Grand Rapids Chamber offerings and how to get involved in our vibrant business community.
Chamber 101
Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue or further involvement with the Chamber. This program walks Grand Rapids professionals through everything there is to know about the Grand Rapids Chamber offerings and how to get involved in our vibrant business community.
Chamber 101
Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue or further involvement with the Chamber. This program walks Grand Rapids professionals through everything there is to know about the Grand Rapids Chamber offerings and how to get involved in our vibrant business community.
Chamber Issues Forum
Chamber Issues Forums provide an opportunity for members to get more engaged and be part of the conversation around the most pressing topics impacting business in Michigan at the local, state and federal levels. These events provide members with unbiased, data-backed information and discussion to help make better decisions for organizations.
How Kent County is Collaboratively Addressing Homelessness
The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness joined community and business leaders to announce an upcoming effort to house 100 individuals in 100 days. This fall, the 100 in 100 Kent County effort seeks to align a private-public partnership to intentionally focus on chronic homelessness and the most vulnerable.
Join us to hear from leaders on the what, why and how behind this effort as well as other innovations that are improving outcomes.
Chamber Issues Forum: Electric Vehicles
West Michigan’s automotive industry is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of electric vehicles – investing in new facilities, creating jobs, and transforming manufacturing operations across the region. But where exactly does business and policy stand amid these transitions, and how will these shifts affect neighboring industries?
Join us to hear from Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MICHauto and Vice President of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber. Plus, hear from a panel of local leaders in automotive manufacturing and dealerships, shedding light on how these changes can impact businesses like yours.
Chamber Issues Forum: Housing
Join the first ever Chamber Issues Forum on Friday, February 16, to delve into one of the hottest topics of the year: workforce housing. Gain insights from Housing Next and local leaders on housing solutions and zoning reform.
Panel discussions will feature government representatives from Kent County, The City of Grand Rapids, and Gaines Charter Township. Plus, hear from developers leading the charge on building innovative and more affordable housing options: Wolverine Building Group, Sable Homes and Haan Development. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of this critical conversation.
