grand rapids chamber

Revenue growth does not happen by accident.

Every business wants more sales and stronger cash flow. The challenge is building a repeatable strategy that consistently delivers results.

For more than 20 years, Outgrow advisors have partnered with over 400 companies, contributing to more than $1B in revenue growth.

If you are ready to build a clear path to 15 to 30 percent revenue growth, join the speakers for a practical, results focused session designed to move your business forward.

Business Growth Workshops focus on developing business knowledge and sharing best practices through providing hands-on time with subject matter experts.

Business Growth Workshops focus on developing business knowledge and sharing best practices through providing hands-on time with subject matter experts.

West Michigan Minority Contractors events offer diversely owned and emerging contractors a place to connect, learn, and grow through relationship‑building and strategic partnerships.

This upcoming session will explore universal design and accessible housing and why going beyond minimum ADA compliance is not only the right thing to do, but also smart business.

Featured speakers include Gabriel Grant, Founder and CEO of Care Granted and developer of two of West Michigan’s most forward‑thinking accessible housing projects, and Dave Bulkowski, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a longtime advocate for accessible, inclusive communities.

Together, they will share real‑world insight into how universal design principles are being applied to upcoming housing developments in West Michigan, what accessibility looks like when it’s integrated from the start, and how contractors, designers, and developers can position themselves for future opportunities as demand for inclusive housing continues to grow.

Attendees will gain perspective on:

• Why accessibility and universal design create stronger projects and broader market appeal
• How inclusive design impacts construction practices, collaboration, and project planning
• Opportunities for contractors, trades, and developers to engage in accessible housing projects now and in the future

Whether you’re a trade contractor, minority‑owned business, construction firm, architect, engineer, developer, or supplier, this session offers practical insight, meaningful conversation, and the chance to build connections across West Michigan’s construction and development community.

West Michigan Minority Contractors (WMMC) is made up of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the construction trades, as well as general contractors. The program aims to strengthen contractors through cultivating relationships and new business partnerships among participants. Through WMMC, you can promote your products and services, develop business relationships, and help strengthen the contractor community in West Michigan.

West Michigan Minority Contractors (WMMC) is made up of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the construction trades, as well as general contractors. The program aims to strengthen contractors through cultivating relationships and new business partnerships among participants. Through WMMC, you can promote your products and services, develop business relationships, and help strengthen the contractor community in West Michigan.

Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for happy hour and networking with fellow and future members. Chamber Happy Hour takes place on Wednesdays throughout the year in our Work Café.

Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for happy hour and networking with fellow and future members. Chamber Happy Hour takes place on Wednesdays throughout the year in our Work Café.

Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for happy hour and networking with fellow and future members. Chamber Happy Hour takes place on Wednesdays throughout the year in our Work Café.

Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for happy hour and networking with fellow and future members. Chamber Happy Hour takes place on Wednesdays throughout the year in our Work Café.