Grand Rapids Chamber

10/16/2026

Signature Orthopaedics by Sheridan Community Hospital is officially open in Grand Rapids! 🎉

We recently joined their team to mark the opening of their new location on East Beltline, bringing specialized orthopedic care to patients in the Grand Rapids community.

Congratulations to the Signature Orthopedics by Sheridan team on this new location!

📍 525 E Beltline Ave NE, Suite 101B, Grand Rapids

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

We recently joined The 1850 Room to celebrate their grand opening in downtown Grand Rapids! 🥂

Located on Monroe Center, The 1850 Room is a new gathering space featuring a bar, social lounge and meeting space designed for everything from after-work drinks to private events.

Congratulations to The 1850 Room on this exciting new addition to downtown!

📍 53 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids

10/13/2026

Join us in congratulating Shawnee Eder on her promotion to Director of Events!

Since joining the Chamber in 2022, Shawnee has played a key role in bringing many of our 160+ annual events and programs to life. Along the way, she’s taken on greater leadership in long-term planning while continuing to make our events, our organization and the people around her better.

Her attention to detail, strategic thinking and commitment to continual improvement have made a lasting impact on our team and our members.

Congratulations, Shawnee! 👏

10/12/2026

10 years of bending the industry forward!

We joined All Bending & Tubular Products to mark 10 years at their Grand Rapids location. Their team specializes in bending, forming, welding and fabricating quality tube and pipe products for the manufacturing industry.

Congratulations to the entire All Bending & Tubular Products team on a decade in Grand Rapids! 👏

10/07/2026

What does it mean to lead with the ATHENA principles? 💐

In partnership with Priority Health, we asked women leaders to share how these principles shape the way they lead, connect and create impact.

Join us October 14 at the ATHENA Awards Celebration as we recognize women leading with purpose across West Michigan.

Register Today: https://grandrapids.org/event/37th-annual-athena-awards-celebration-2026/

10/06/2026

After 37 years with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young is closing an incredible chapter of public service.

In the latest episode of Chamber Voices, she joins Andy Johnston to reflect on her career, the evolution of public safety and the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.

Chamber Voices is powered by AT&T.

https://youtu.be/tHa7yxOOUxU?si=zAys_FzqKMf-DVUJ

10/05/2026

Rose Street Advisors has expanded to Grand Rapids!

The independently owned advisory firm recently opened its new location on Plainfield Avenue, bringing more than 75 years of experience in financial, benefits, insurance and human resource consulting to the Grand Rapids market.

Congratulations to the Rose Street Advisors team on this exciting next chapter!

📍 5181 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

10/01/2026

A new name for a longtime Grand Rapids business.

Donor Outreach by JMA, formerly J. Milito & Associates, Inc., is entering its next chapter after more than 29 years of helping nonprofit organizations strengthen donor relationships and raise more for their missions.

We joined their team to celebrate the launch of the new name, which better reflects their focus on meaningful, personal donor outreach.

Congratulations to the Donor Outreach by JMA team!

10/01/2026

From emerging professionals to established leaders, participants across West Michigan are building skills, making connections and growing as leaders.

We’re excited to welcome this fall’s Leadership Grand Rapids, Lead Up, Emerging Leaders and Women in Leadership cohorts!