Grand Rapids Junior Chamber

06/13/2026

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL — WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT IS HERE 🚨

We are proud to announce the launch of the Women’s Empowerment Summit — a transformative experience designed to help women grow, connect, and step boldly into their future.

✨ Women’s Empowerment Summit
💬 Own Your Story. Shape Your Future.

This is more than an event — it’s a space for women who are building careers, growing businesses, navigating transitions, and investing in themselves.
Join us for a powerful morning of:
✨ Inspiration
✨ Connection
✨ Leadership growth
✨ Real-world strategies
✨ Community empowerment

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are NOW LIVE
👉 https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/womens-empowerment-summit

This is your moment. Don’t miss it.

06/11/2026

Today is the day! Join us for our June Leadership Exchange!

Join us for our June Leadership Exchange on June 11th, with guest speaker Michael Fossel, MD, PhD.

Dr. Fossel serves as chairman of the board of Telocyte, a biotech company developing telomerase therapy for Alzheimer's disease, with FDA-sponsored human trials planned to target the underlying disease process. His invited lecture at Harvard Business School discussed Telocyte, age-related disease, and biotechnology.

We hope to see you there!

Register here:https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/june-monthly-leadership-exchange-save-the-date

06/10/2026

What a day! 🔥

The Grand Rapids Junior Chamber was proud to be part of today’s West Michigan Intern Connect hosted by Hello West Michigan and The Right Place!

A huge thank you to VP Kyle Perry and Director Noah Dockery for representing GRJC at our table throughout the event, connecting with interns and young professionals, sharing the value of membership, and showcasing the many ways to get involved in our organization.

We were also excited to have GRJC President Celeste Ross facilitate a Networking 101 session, helping attendees build confidence, make meaningful connections, and develop skills they can use throughout their careers.

To all of the interns we met today: We hope you’ll continue the journey with us!

🎉 Attended Intern Connect?
➡️ Use code INTERN26 for a discounted ticket to tomorrow’s Leadership Exchange.
➡️ Have your GRJC application fee waived when you join the organization.

The future of West Michigan is bright, and after spending today with so many talented, driven young professionals, we’re more energized than ever about the next generation of leaders. Thank you again to Karen George and Tarita Johnson for having us out to continue to build leaders in our great community.

We’ll see many of you tomorrow at Leadership Exchange! 🚀

06/09/2026

Join us this Thursday!

Join us for our June Leadership Exchange on June 11th, with guest speaker Michael Fossel, MD, PhD.

Dr. Fossel serves as chairman of the board of Telocyte, a biotech company developing telomerase therapy for Alzheimer's disease, with FDA-sponsored human trials planned to target the underlying disease process. His invited lecture at Harvard Business School discussed Telocyte, age-related disease, and biotechnology.

We hope to see you there!

Register here:https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/june-monthly-leadership-exchange-save-the-date

06/02/2026

Join us for our June Leadership Exchange on June 11th, with guest speaker Michael Fossel, MD, PhD.

Dr. Fossel serves as chairman of the board of Telocyte, a biotech company developing telomerase therapy for Alzheimer's disease, with FDA-sponsored human trials planned to target the underlying disease process. His invited lecture at Harvard Business School discussed Telocyte, age-related disease, and biotechnology.

We hope to see you there!

Register here:https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/june-monthly-leadership-exchange-save-the-date

05/26/2026

Tickets are still available for this event tomorrow! We hope to see you there!

Remember to join us on Wednesday, May 27th for a panel discussion on how to better attract, engage, and retain early-career professionals in the workplace!

Meet The Panelists! Our panel will consist of 4 early-career professionals from a variety of industries to share their diverse perspectives on workforce trends, engagement & retention strategies, and best-practices for employers who want to improve talent attraction and retention.

A'Mya Saffore, Talent Program Manager at The Right Place
https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-mya-s-7200a629b/

Jowei Yek, Project Manager at Williams Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joweiyek/

Lex Hall-Bacon, HR Generalist at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-hall-bacon/

Nokomis Lavine, Advancement Manager at AYA Youth Collective
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nokomislavine/

Moderated by Kyle Perry, HR Assistant at Cooper People Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleperry650/?skipRedirect=true

Presented by the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber, Sponsored by AHRM - Association for Human Resource Management

Register and learn more about this event here ----> https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/engaging-early-career-professionals-in-the-workforce

LinkedIn Event Page:https://www.linkedin.com/events/early-careerprofessionalspanel-7451010120324628480/

Are you a member of AHRM or the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber? Remember to get your discount codes for registration! Check your April newsletter or email announcements. For assistance, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

05/21/2026

What an incredible evening at our May Leadership Exchange! Thank to you everyone who joined us last week.

A huge thank you to Michelle L. Steffes for leading such a powerful and energizing conversation on burnout, stress management, and sustainable leadership. In a world where burnout has become increasingly common, Michelle brought a refreshing mix of brain science, practical strategy, humor, and authenticity that truly resonated with our attendees.

From understanding the stages of burnout to building healthier habits and boundaries, participants walked away with actionable tools to lead themselves and others more effectively — both professionally and personally.

At the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber, we are committed to creating spaces where young professionals can grow not only as leaders, but as healthy, resilient humans as well. Conversations like these matter, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us for an impactful evening of learning, connection, and growth.

Thank you again to Michelle for sharing your expertise and energy with our community!

05/18/2026

Remember to join us on Wednesday, May 27th for a panel discussion on how to better attract, engage, and retain early-career professionals in the workplace!

Meet The Panelists! Our panel will consist of 4 early-career professionals from a variety of industries to share their diverse perspectives on workforce trends, engagement & retention strategies, and best-practices for employers who want to improve talent attraction and retention.

A'Mya Saffore, Talent Program Manager at The Right Place
https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-mya-s-7200a629b/

Jowei Yek, Project Manager at Williams Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joweiyek/

Lex Hall-Bacon, HR Generalist at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-hall-bacon/

Nokomis Lavine, Advancement Manager at AYA Youth Collective
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nokomislavine/

Moderated by Kyle Perry, HR Assistant at Cooper People Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleperry650/?skipRedirect=true

Presented by the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber, Sponsored by AHRM - Association for Human Resource Management

Register and learn more about this event here ----> https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/engaging-early-career-professionals-in-the-workforce

LinkedIn Event Page:https://www.linkedin.com/events/early-careerprofessionalspanel-7451010120324628480/

Are you a member of AHRM or the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber? Remember to get your discount codes for registration! Check your April newsletter or email announcements. For assistance, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

05/15/2026

We hope to see you at the upcoming GRJC Early-Career Professionals Panel!

Our upcoming panel features Early-Career professionals from a range of industries who will share candid insights on workplace culture, employee retention, and recruitment strategies.

Sponsored by AHRM - Association for Human Resource Management

Register and learn more about this event here ---->
Website to Register: https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/engaging-early-career-professionals-in-the-workforce

Are you a member of AHRM or the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber? Remember to get your discount codes for registration! For assistance, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

05/12/2026

Join us for our May Leadership Exchange on May 14th (THIS THURSDAY!) with guest speaker, Michelle L. Steffes!

Michelle L. Steffes is a high-energy speaker and bestselling author who fuses brain science with real-world strategy to help people rise to their fullest potential. Her work doesn’t just inspire — it rewires the way individuals think, lead, and achieve.

🎟️Register Here: https://www.grjuniorchamber.com/event-details-registration/may-monthly-leadership-exchange-save-the-date?fbclid=IwY2xjawRwGOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1djZ0MHJsbkxIemlUbk9Nc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpFyl5LxmwnKxn1K6ZlVFPDmLsCs2ESbhVXQGYFm-yHVK0XgMLikmNhWywlR_aem_c4DcMUxDGwOs6z0SQHPxyA&utm_campaign=44694535-4506-4490-9451-ab9cc7f3ad41&utm_medium=lp&utm_source=so