Welcome to the view from inside the West Coast Chamber. Keeping you on the leading edge of business innovations, trends, and best practices. Keeping you in the know about what's happening in the West Michigan business community.
The 2021 Golf Outing at Macatawa Golf Club brought over 175 Chamber members safely together on the golf course. Here are some memories of the day.
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Today’s Member Question of the Day features Marcia Mansaray, Deputy Health Administrator with the Ottawa County Department of Public Health, who shares a COVID-19 update for Ottawa County.
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Today’s Member Question of the Day features Sean Egan, Deputy Director of Labor with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity, who shares updates around Covid-19 Workplace Safety and what the General Duty Clause requires for non-healthcare employers.
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Today’s Member Question is about developing the secret sauce to retaining employees. In Part 2 of this 2 Part Series, Brett VanderKamp joins us to share best practices.
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Today’s Member Question is about developing the secret sauce to retaining employees. In Part 1 of this 2 Part Series, Ed Amaya joins us to share best practices.
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Today’s Member Question is about Becoming an Effective Ally, an important conversation in the work being done to create inclusive workplaces.
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Holland City Mayor, Nathan Bocks, sat down with the West Coast Chamber’s Ambassador Team to give a comprehensive 2021 city update. Updates Include: Housing Waterfront Holland Inclusive Community Commercial Property Development Broadband Community Energy Plan Upgrades to our Recycling Program Electric Cost Reductions Renewable energy Tulip Time Civic Center Farmer’s Market All in one 5-minute…
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Let’s talk about local Sustainability Superstars. Earth Day seems like the perfect time to elevate the conversation about sustainability practices in our community. We asked for your nominations for businesses and organizations in our area that are working on initiatives that promote sustainability, resiliency and livability in our community. You responded! In honor of Earth…
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Immediate COBRA Premium Subsidies for Employees Kicked In April 1, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). What you need to know.
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“When will you run for judge?” “Never. I love what I do, and plan to retire as an assistant prosecutor.” This conversation took place many times with different people, before I decided to consider the possibility of a different career. I have grown so much as a person while being a public servant and working…
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