Government Matters Committee
Committee Information
Director: Lillian VanderVeen, Lenger Travel
Chairperson: Karen McCarthy, Consumers Energy
Dates of Operation: January 2018 – December 2018
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 2018 to monitor and discuss relevant issues.
- Hold 11 monthly meetings with elected and staff officials in 2018 to listen and give a voice for the business community.
- Conduct candidate forums prior to the 2018 election.
Wyoming Candidate Forums
State Senate 28th District: https://youtu.be/yeMbCP53kPY
State Representative 77th District: https://youtu.be/AQQ9CCViIEQ
State Senate 26th District: https://youtu.be/p8gzpwDup7g
State Rep 72nd District: https://youtu.be/UXFy71QQy7M
2018 Annual Legislative Luncheon: September 17
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 8, 2018
February 12, 2018
March 12, 2018
July 9, 2018
August 13, 2018
September 10, 2018
Kentwood City Hall – 4900 Breton Rd. SE
Meeting Dates:
April 9, 2018
May 14, 2018
June 11, 2018
October 8, 2018
November 12, 2018
December 10, 2018
Government Matters meeting click Here for the July 9 video
Next Event
What: Government Matters
When: 8/13/18
Where: Wyoming 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 our 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.
Events
The Events Committee coordinates events for our members that are geared toward driving networking and sales. At events such as our annual golf outing and business expo, members will have opportunities for attendees to showcase their business to our chamber and beyond.