The Chamber News | April 2022 - Grand Rapids Chamber

The Chamber News | April 2022

Published bi-monthly, The Chamber News is a great way to keep up-to-date on Chamber happenings, recently joined members, ribbon cuttings and more.

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Recently Joined Members

Please join us in welcoming the following companies to the Chamber. We encourage you to do business with fellow Chamber members!

Ribbon Cuttings

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony is a great way to celebrate the opening a new business, expanding a current location, relocating, or celebrating a milestone anniversary.

Advent Physical Therapy recently cut the ribbon on their Cherry Street Clinic. This clinic will be focused on treating pelvic floor and oncology patients and create a restorative and supportive environment for patients to call home during their rehabilitation processes.

Dégagé Ministries celebrated the opening of their new Thrift on Division thrift store! This storefront was created to give an opportunity for employment in the Heartside District and provide gently used clothing and goods to the community.

Periwinkle Fog celebrated their Grand Opening! The new store sells a variety of unique gifts and are located in the heart of downtown.

Root Functional Medicine celebrated their their re-opening after being under construction over the course of the last year. They offer food, supplements, education, and clinical programs in the East Hills neighborhood.

Beacon Hill at Eastgate cut the ribbon on The Vistas of Beacon Hill! The Vistas is a new kind of retirement community for active, independent residents who want amenities that support their lifestyle and way of life.

CYCLEBAR celebrated the opening of their brand new 28th Street location! CycleBar provides low impact, high intensity workouts for customers of all ages and fitness levels.

Menklab held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new space in Ada. Menklab develops software for a variety of industries and platforms and work with customers from across the world.

Member Anniversaries

100+ Years as a Member

Steelcase Inc.

50+ Years as a Member

Master Finish Co.
Meijer, Inc.

40+ Years as a Member

Bazen Electric Co.
Blackmer, A Dover Company
DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
Hope Network
iHeartMedia, Inc.
Kent County Treasurer
Monsma Marketing Corporation
Progressive AE
RoMan Manufacturing, Inc.

30+ Years as a Member

Autocam Medical
Capitol Group Consultants LLC
Delta Dental of Michigan
DeMaagd & Richter Agency, Inc.
Eckhoff and DeVries Painting & Wallcovering, Inc.
Interphase Interiors, Inc.
Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.
SeyferthPR
Whitecaps Professional Baseball Corporation
Williamson Employment Services, Inc.

25+ Years as a Member

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America
AxiosHR
C2AE
Courtyard By Marriott – Downtown
Daane’s Development Co.
Direct Supply, Inc.
DK Security & Investigations
Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids
EHTC PC CPAs & Business Consultants
i3 Business Solutions, llc
Mor Electric Heating Associates, Inc.
National Heritage Academies, Inc.
Primerus
Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan
Serv-U-Success

20+ Years as a Member

Armbrecht & Wierenga Orthodontics, PLC
B93 – WBCT FM
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth
Century A & E
ESPN 96.1 FM
Grand Rapids Jaycees
Hearty Fresh Inc.
Higher Ground Rock Climbing Centre LTD
JadePig Ventures, LLC
Little River Casino Resort
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan
NAI Wisinski of West Michigan
Parkway Electric & Communications
Reliable Energy, Inc.
SoundOff Signal
University Club of Grand Rapids
Vector Tech Group
WBFX FM 101.3 The Brew
WOOD AM 1300 & 106.9 FM
WSNX FM 104.5
WSRW FM Star 105.7
WTKG AM 1230

15+ Years as a Member

Axios Professional Recruitment
Beacon Hill at Eastgate
Chervon North America, Inc.
Crystal Mountain
Fusion IT LLC
Growtrust Partners
Martha’s Vineyard
Mico Industries, Inc.
Real-time Perspectives
Regal Financial Group L.L.C.
Savant Automation, Inc
Star Truck Rentals
Terryberry
Total Fire Protection, Inc.
Velosio
West Michigan Document Shredding LLC
West Michigan Sports Commission

10+ Years as a Member

Betten Imports, Inc.
Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Curtis Cleaners
Empire Solutions
ETC Business Consulting
Ferris State University
Grand Rapids Iron & Metal
Integrated Architecture
Lakeland Library Cooperative
Lakeland Pallets, Inc.
M&K Construction Supply Co. LLC
Martha’s Catering
Montell Construction
North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing LLC
Reserve Wine & Food
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
Staffing Inc. a division of Axios HR
The KR Group Inc.
Truscott Rossman
West Michigan Door Co.
Wolverine Crane & Service Inc.

5+ Years as a Member

Alliant Enterprises, LLC
Arrowaste, Inc.
BDO
Bloom Sluggett Morgan, PC
Cavallo
Competition Engineering, Inc.
Consumers Credit Union
Consumers Credit Union – 28th St.
Corporate Conversions LLC
Custom Profile
Datum Industries LLC
DIMOCO Inc.
Distinctive Catering
DTN Management Co.
Emmanuel Hospice
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
Granger
Green Light Management
Haworth, Inc.
Herb & Fire Pizzeria
Hi-Tec Building Services, Inc.
HNI Risk Services
Huizenga Group
Hydro-Chem Systems
Impact Collision Repair
Imperial Beverage
IPEx at Davenport University
KSB Dubric, Inc.
Matrix Manufacturing
Monroe LLC
Nexus Business Solutions
Praxis Packaging
PrepNet
R & R Mechanical Services, LLC
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc.
Shefit
Shoppers’ View
Stan’s Tacos
The Fulton Group, LLC
True Wrap, LLC
Waddell Center
Weadock and Associates LLC
Workbox Staffing

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