Government Matters Committee
Committee Information
Director: Lillian VanderVeen, Lenger Travel
Chairperson: Karen McCarthy, Consumers Energy
Dates of Operation: January 2019 – December 2019
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 in 2019 to monitor and discuss relevant issues.
- Hold 11 monthly meetings with elected and staff officials in 2019 to listen and give a voice for the business community.
- Conduct candidate forums prior to the 2019 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 14, 2019
February 11, 2019
March 11, 2019
July 8, 2019
August 12, 2019
September 9, 2019
Kentwood City Hall – 4900 Breton Rd. SE
Meeting Dates:
April 8, 2019
May 13, 2019
June 10, 2019
October 14, 2019
November 11, 2019
December 9, 2019
Government Matters Forum
January 14, 2019
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February 11, 2019
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March 11, 2019
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April 8, 2019
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May 13, 2019
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June 10, 2019
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July 8, 2019
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August 12, 2019
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September 9, 2019
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Next Event
What: Government Matters
When: 10/14/19
Where: Kentwood City Hall
Photo Gallery
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.