First Friday Update
First Friday Update
On the first Friday of every month, our Government Affairs team hosts a 30-minute virtual meeting to briefly highlight key issues and stay in communication about our top priorities. Join us from 10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in touch for these monthly updates.
Chamber Issues Forum
Chamber Issues Forum
Chamber Issues Forum events provide an opportunity for members to 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.
Chamber Issues Forum
Chamber Issues Forum
Chamber Issues Forum events provide an opportunity for members to 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.
Chamber Issues Forum
Chamber Issues Forum
Chamber Issues Forum events provide an opportunity for members to 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.
Chamber Issues Forum: Health Care
Navigating the Future of Health Care in West Michigan
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 affordability of employee benefits remains top of mind for members and employers in West Michigan.
The Chamber’s February Issue Forum will bring together industry experts, business leaders, and policymakers to examine health care, its economic impact, key trends, and potential policy changes.
Presentation: The State of Health Care and its Impact on the Economy
A presentation on the highlights of the 2025 Health Economic Forecast from the Seidman College of Business at the Grand Valley State University
- Professor Daniel Montanera, Assistant Professor of Economics, Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University
Reaction Panel
- Adam Dee, Vice President of Actuary Health Plan Business, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Sean Gehle, Vice President of Advocacy, Trinity Health Michigan
- Dr. Khan Nedd, MD, CEO, Answer Health
- Andrea Poulopoulos, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Corewell Health
The reaction panel will tackle:
- Insights from providers on what they are seeing in the economy.
- Utilization trends and what it means for employee benefits.
- The impact of new specialty drugs and gene therapies on the market.
- How health care providers support local businesses through their supply chains.
- Key policies and proposed legislation that will impact health care affordability.
Whether you’re in health care, business, or government, this forum offers valuable perspectives on one of the most pressing issues facing our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged in shaping the future of health care in Grand Rapids.
Register today and be part of the conversation!
First Friday Update
First Friday Update
On the first Friday of every month, our Government Affairs team hosts a 30-minute virtual meeting to briefly highlight key issues and stay in communication about our top priorities. Join us from 10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. for a brief virtual conversation. Sign up below to register and stay in touch for these monthly updates.
