The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of West Michigan business and the premier business membership organization in the region. Each year, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses, professionals lead their organizations, and community leaders expand their reach in support of a vibrant business environment and a thriving local economy that benefits everyone. Over 80% of our 2,700 Chamber members operate companies with 50 or fewer employees. Plus, the area’s largest employers continue to invest in the Grand Rapids business community through the Chamber. We’re here to provide you with the confidence, connections, and resources you need—from business tips to talent attraction and retention, from job creation to building a diverse workforce, from relentless advocacy to creating a welcoming, magnetic Grand Rapids community. We’re your ally, your advocate, your change agent.
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Empowering West Michigan Businesses to Achieve Their Dreams | Grand Rapids Chamber Champion
I’m excited to share that I’m now certified as a Business Consultant through the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants? and the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights! I can’t wait to use this training to support small business owners across West Michigan. If you know a business owner needing guidance, let’s connect—I’m only a message away and ready to help!
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?? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????? ??????’?? ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ?? ?????? ???????? ?????? ??????????????????: a federal court has invalidated the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule on minimum salary levels for exempt employees. ???????? ???????? ??????????: ? The planned increase to $58,656 annually (January 2025) won’t happen. ? Salary requirements revert to the 2019 rule: $684/week ($35,568 annually). With potential appeals and a presidential transition ahead, the future remains uncertain. Stay tuned for updates! Get the latest on this breaking news and post-election labor and employment updates at our next Chamber Issues Forum. https://lnkd.in/gGW9YUiC
DEI Thought Leader + Strategist l Author of Make It Last: A Roadmap and Practical Strategies for How to Do DEI l Keynote Speaker
Yesterday was amazing. Thank you again Grand Rapids Chamber and University of Michigan Health-West for honoring me with the Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence. Nothing like being celebrated in your own community. Thanks to the leadership of Rodney L. Savage and Dr. Sommer Jabbar- Pearson the Talent & Diversity Summit was excellent! And shout out to Thomas Pierce LMSW, MPA for his phenomenal work in leading DEI at UM Health West. I had the opportunity to speak for a bit to the audience of 250+ business and community leaders and challenged us all to keep moving the DEI work forward.
Happy Veterans Day! ???? Today, we honor all who have served our country, including our own Joshua Lunger. We’re also grateful for the many ??????????????-?????????? ???????????????????? in our Chamber community! Thank you for your service and dedication!
Welcome to the Team! ?? ?????????? ??????????: Our new Member Engagement Manager, David is here to strengthen connections with current and future Chamber members, building relationships that help grow the Grand Rapids business community. ?????????? ????????????????: Joining us as the Operations Manager, Vince brings his expertise in customer service and a dedication to smooth, efficient operations that support our mission. We’re thrilled to have David and Vince on board! If you see them around the Chamber, make sure to stop and say hi! ??