Create Great Leaders - Grand Rapids Chamber

08/24/2026

Welcome to the LGR Class of 2027!

08/18/2026

Do you know someone new to managing people? Do you want to help them be the best leader possible? Have them register for Lead Up with Ovell Barbee, SPHR, at the Grand Rapids Chamber this fall.

Upcoming Events Aug 19 11:00 am – 1:00 pm OutPro Forum: Mental Health & Workplace Wellness for LGBTQ+ Professionals Sep 10 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm LeadUp Fall Cohort Kickoff […]

06/29/2026

Blood drive at the Chamber today! Walk-ins welcomed..

06/15/2026

Leadership Grads! Here's another way to give of yourself: donate blood at the GR Grand Rapids Chamber on June 29. We look forward to seeing you on the 29th.

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Versiti is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.

06/05/2026

Our next LEAP (Leadership Engagement Alumni Programming) event will be a conversation with GRCC's new President, Dr. Kathryn Rogalski. Come and receive an update on what is happening at GRCC and welcome her to Grand Rapids on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

04/07/2026

Join us for a powerful and timely conversation with Leadership Grand Rapids Alumna, Jane Gietzen, as she shares her personal journey to authenticity, set against the backdrop of today’s shifting corporate landscape.

https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-4-22/

03/27/2026

Do you know someone who would be great for Leadership Grand Rapids? Encourage them to apply now.

12/05/2025

Does your workplace have professional development dollars to spend yet this year? Pay it forward to next year and and enroll yourself or co-workers in one of our cohort programs. All three programs are offered twice a year, in the spring and fall. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eGpUCmUW

09/22/2025

Board Service Opportunity:

Beyond26 is looking for a board member. To find out more about their mission, vision, and board member roles, click the link below.

If you are interested, you can contact Executive Director Dirk Bakhuyzen (616.293.3468) for more information.

09/22/2025

We had a great opening retreat for Leadership Grand Rapids in the heart of the city at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum during the opening weekend of ArtPrize. Looking forward to seeing where the next 9 months bring this incredible group of people.