Andy Johnston serves as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Grand Rapids Chamber and is responsible for managing the Chamber’s public policy efforts on behalf of over 2,800 members to create a vibrant business environment and thriving economy that benefits everyone. His responsibilities include developing and implementing priorities and strategies for issue committees and…
This luncheon is to recognize the students and mentors that have or are participating in our STRIVE (Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education). Please join us as we congratulate these students for their commitment to the program, some for one year and others for two years. Joseph Metts, the assistant…
Here's what I can help you with: Michigan philanthropy (volunteers, nonprofits, donors, grantmakers) has been my vocational home for more than 25 years. I started out as a public grantmaker and have led every nonprofit sector infrastructure organization in Michigan. With that background I can help in several areas including public/private partnerships, service and volunteerism, effective grantmaking,…
Jocelyn Benson is Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State. In this role she is focused on ensuring elections are secure and accessible, and dramatically improving customer experiences for all who interact with our offices. Benson is the author of State Secretaries of State: Guardians of the Democratic Process, the first major book on the role of the…
Be the first to learn about a special announcement from Derek Aten, from our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation. We will also be featuring news and updates from the following committees DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Committee featuring Eunice Lopez-Martin and Katherine Roye World Community Service Committee featuring Sheri Fazleabas Rotary International Foundation…
Tim Liang is a managing director at AlphaMax Advisors. AlphaMax is a management consultancy that specializes in helping American companies achieve financial success in China. The majority of AlphaMax’s clients are private manufacturing companies with annual revenues of $750 million or less. The firm was founded in 2003 by fellow Rotarian Ping Liang. Ping and…
Taken from all about history..... Memorial Day Meaning Memorial Day Meaning – The History Each May, the United States celebrates a day called Memorial Day. Does Memorial Day have meaning? What is the history of Memorial Day? Memorial Day was first widely observed in May 1868. The celebration commemorated the sacrifices of the Civil…
Join us for this multi-purpose event that includes our President's Social, our June Club 77 networking event and our Membership's Committee recruitment event Jon Hankins, our 2020-2021 Rotary Club of Grand Rapids President, is hosting this fun in-person event, that celebrates his year as our Club president, during our monthly Club 77 networking event. We…
John is one of Michigan’s most recognized experts in public relations. Whether developing a message, assembling a strategy, generating publicity or building relationships, nobody does it better. John has consistently been recognized for his expertise, knowledge and ability to get the job done and was named the most effective public affairs professional in the 2019 MIRS/EPIC-…
Natalie Stewart is the VP of Government and Public Affairs for Switch. She brings extensive experience in political and public relations, campaign and ethics compliance, public policy development, and advocacy to her work at Switch. Natalie is part of the Strategy team that develops and implements the company’s public policy work in the areas including…