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The Catalyst: Your Questions, Answered
Forward Together: Overview of Your Grand Rapids Chamber
Grand Rapids Policy Conference 2026: Your Questions Answered
Whitmer’s Final State of the State: What You Need to Know
Reevaluating Employee Benefits to Balance Demand and Rising Costs
West Michigan’s Most In-Demand Jobs — What Employers Should Know
Center for Economic Inclusion: Q4 2025 Quarterly Report
Building NexGen Infrastructure: Data Centers in West Michigan
The Company Behind the Products: From Vision to Reality
The Power of Mindset in Leadership
The Chamber News | Winter 2026
Elevating Downtown Grand Rapids Through Local Influence
Grand Rapids Chamber Names Tim Cosby 2025 Ambassador of the Year
Donate Local this Holiday Season
How Your Grand Rapids Chamber Works for You and Your Business
Turn Small Business Saturday Hype into Long-Term Growth
Report: Workplace Benefits Are Evolving
Transforming Kent County Through Strategic Corridor Development
You’re Invited: Step Inside the Future of PAWS
4 Ways to Get Engaged in Advocacy – and Make Your Voice Count
Budget Breakthrough: Michigan Legislature Reaches FY2026 Deal
Grand Rapids Chamber Advocacy Priorities Fall 2025
10 Ways to Support Local Restaurants & Taprooms
The Importance of Relationship-Driven Networking
When to Plan Your Next Adventure with Witte Travel & Tours
Economic Growth Quarterly Report
Resolution Passed for Climate Plan
Why Grand Rapids (and This Hotel) is Worth a Visit
Multigenerational Travel Is Having A Moment
How Improv Creates Great Leaders
Climate Plan Needs Focus, Not Overreach
The Kiss Cam Crisis—and What It Means for Your Business
Government Affairs: Q2 Quarterly Update
Advocacy In Action: A Win for Business on ESTA Reform
Generations Strong: The Master Finish Story
Revitalizing a Legacy: LMCU Ballpark
Global Talent with Local Impact
Housing Gap Narrows in West Michigan
What Role Is AI Playing In HR?
The Chamber News | Summer 2025
Grand Rapids Celebrates 175 years of History
Leveraging Economic Incentives for Your Business
Governor Whitmer Visits with Local Business Leaders
Navigating I-9 Compliance: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
The Future of Health Care in West Michigan
Senator Spotlight: A Conversation with Senator Slotkin
Center for Economic Inclusion: Q4 Quarterly Update
Breaking News: Whitmer Announces Business Taxes to Fund Roads
What Makes Grand Rapids an Active, Healthy Lifestyle City?
Grand Rapids Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
The Chamber News | Winter 2025
The History of Motorsports in West Michigan
Grand Rapids Business Community Announces 2025 Priorities
Tom Damitio Named 2024 Ambassador of the Year
Fowl Play in Lame Duck: Some Bad Bills Take Flight, Others Stall
Lame Duck Disaster Brewing for Michigan’s Job Creators and Workers
Key Lame Duck Updates for GR Business Leaders – Make Your Voice Heard
“Amway Stadium” Gets Green Light ✅
Inflation and Talent Among Concerns in Member Survey Results
Exergy Announces Movement to Bring Diesel Racing to West Michigan
BPF Solutions Takes Action to Help Hurricane Helene Victims
Things That Make Us Go “Hmmm”: 10 Red Flags in Business Fraud
Government Affairs: Q3 Quarterly Update
Finalist Highlights: 2024 ATHENA Awards
100 in 100 Kent County Houses First Individuals – Furnishings Needed!
Supporting Your Employees with Doulas
Tips for Identifying and Preventing a Toxic Workplace Culture
Meet the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards Finalists
Do You Have Reliable Transportation to Get to Work? Check ✅
Announcing the Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 2025
Final Score: Destination Kent Wins & Other Election Results
Announcing the Finalists of the 2024 ATHENA Awards
Michigan Supreme Court Strikes Down “Adopt-and-Amend”
Cool Tips for Hot Days: Keeping Your Home Comfortable
Your August 6 Primary Election Guide
Innovations in Talent Acquisition
No-Cost LED Lights for Businesses – Ends 12/31
Center for Economic Inclusion: Q2 Quarterly Update
How To Increase Your Company’s LinkedIn Presence
The Chamber News | Summer 2024
Government Affairs: Q2 Quarterly Update
GR Chamber Political Action Committee Endorsements
Five Grand Rapids Activities for Spring Break 2024
Center for Economic Inclusion: Q1 Quarterly Update
Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Memorial Scholarship Fund
Grand Rapids Chamber Expands Executive Leadership Team
Mayor Bliss & Community Trustees Share Leadership Lessons
Bing Goei Appointed to Grand Rapids Third Ward Seat
TikTok Ban? What Business Leaders Need to Know
Grand Rapids Business Resource Guide
Government Affairs: Q1 Quarterly Update
Addressing the Housing Shortage
Introducing the Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence
Meet the Candidates: GR Mayor and Third Ward Commissioner Appointment
Apple Vision Pro – Does My Business Need One?
Increasing the ROI from Your EAP
2024 State of the State: A Recap
Your Ultimate Valentine’s Day Guide (2024)
Government Affairs: Q4 Quarterly Update
GR Chamber Promotes Yadira Garza to Senior Director of Development
Announcing the Chamber Ambassador of the Year
The Chamber News | Winter 2023
Grand Rapids Gift Guide (2023)
GR Chamber Promotes Jessie Stek to Director of Operations
Chamber Announces Leadership Team Promotions
The Chamber News | October 2023
The Labor Laws Changing How We Do Business in 2024
Announcing the Chamber’s Lineup of 2024 Signature Events
Growing Business Means a Growing Chamber
Huntington Bank Supports Small Business Growth
The Transformative Power of Human Connection
Chamber Announces Support of KDL and GRPS Proposals
A Community Solution to the Pediatric Behavioral Health Crisis
34th Annual ATHENA Awards Recipients Revealed
Untapped Potential Report Shows Impact of Childcare on MI Economy
4 Digital Marketing Strategies for Grand Rapids Businesses
Meet our 2023 ATHENA Awards Finalists
Is Threads Dead? – What Business Owners Need to Know
Omar Cuevas Earns Elite Certification
Announcing the Finalists of the 2023 ATHENA Awards
What Will Define our Regional Success?
Announcing the Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 2024
The Chamber News | Summer 2023
Resilience in 2023 – CEO Summit Podcast Series
Creating Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
Deciphering Anger: What it’s Trying to Tell You
Lansing Update: Budget First, Policy Next
Finding Your Voice – Emerging Leaders Kick Off
Diversity & Talent Summit: Workshops to Remix DEI
Send the Elevator Down: Chamber Champion Interview [Video]
Meet the Catalytic Projects Transforming West Michigan
Leadership Grand Rapids Drives Community Change
Leadership Lessons from Three Community Trustees
Women-Owned Businesses Spotlight
The Chamber News | February 2023
Meet the Councils Driving our 2023 Talent Programs
Grand Rapids – An Active Lifestyle City
New Mom Support: Connecting through Chamber Programs
Staff Perspectives: The Center for Economic Inclusion
Rising Population in Kent County Emphasizes Housing Gap
LGBTQIA+ Rights Clear Key Hurdle
Chamber Members & Staff Named Newsmakers of the Year
Governor Highlights Chamber Priorities: EITC & ELCRA
Introducing Our 5 New Board Members
Beyond Myth: The Transforming Moment that Sparked a Movement
Grand Rapids Chamber Receives Consumers Energy Foundation Grant