Government Matters Committee
Committee Information
Director: Lillian VanderVeen, Lenger Travel
Chairperson: Karen McCarthy, Consumers Energy
Dates of Operation: January 2020 – December 2020
Description: The committee monitors government activity and other public policy issues affecting the South Kent business community on behalf of Chamber membership and communicates relevant developments to the membership. The committee serves as a relationship type of liaison between the business members of the Chamber and government officials on the local, state and federal levels. The committee represents small business and the voice of small business.
Planned Project/Committee Goals:
- Hold 11 monthly committee meetings to monitor and discuss relevant issues.
- Hold 11 monthly meetings with elected and staff officials to listen and give a voice for the business community.
- Conduct candidate forums prior to the election.
The Monthly Meetings with our elected officials are held on the Second Monday at 8am.
Wyoming City Hall – 1155 28th St. SW
Meeting Dates:
January 13, 2020
February 10, 2020
March 9, 2020
July 13, 2020
August 10, 2020
September 14, 2020
Kentwood City Hall – 4900 Breton Rd. SE
Meeting Dates:
April 13, 2020
May 11, 2020
June 8, 2020
October 12, 2020
November 9, 2020
December 14, 2020
Government Matters Forum
January 13, 2020
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February 10, 2020
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March 9, 2020
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April 15, 2020
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June 8, 2020
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July 13, 2020
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August 10, 2020
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September 14, 2020
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October 12,2020
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Next Event
What: Government Matters
When: November 9, 2020
Where: Zoom Meeting
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Chamber Committees
Metro Cruise
Plan and implement a community-wide festival that both drives traffic to local businesses and establishes the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber as a leader in the business community.
Santa Parade
Government Matters
Monitors government activity and other public policy issues affecting the South Kent business community on behalf of Chamber membership.
3rd Fridays! Networking Luncheon
Provide a Networking Lunch for our Members and soon-to-be members over lunch and fun!
Ambassadors
Active members that reach out to new and existing members to keep them informed.
Annual Meeting
Celebrate the Chamber and your membership on the 4th Friday of January.
New Member Breakfast
Provide networking opportunities and education for our members on how they can utilize the benefits and offerings of the Chamber for their business.
Education
Work with schools in Wyoming and Kentwood to offer help and provide scholarships to students.