Advocacy
Member Question: What Resources are Available for Job Seekers and Employers?
This week’s Member Question of the Day asks about resources available for job seekers and employers hoping to fill open positions.
Read MoreMember Question: Changes to Holland’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
This Member Question of the Day episode explains the August 2020 changes voted into Holland, Michigan’s Anti-Discrimination ordinance.
Read MoreWest Coast Chamber Advocates for Keeping Businesses Open
This week, the West Coast Chamber sent a letter to Lansing that advocates for our local businesses to remain open and operate safely.
Read MoreMember Question: How Do the New MIOSHA Rules Affect My Business?
Today’s Member Question comes on the heels of the new MIOSHA COVID Workplace guidelines that went into effect last week. These policies impact industries across the spectrum and I’m joined by Sean Egan, Deputy Director with the Michigan Department of Labor, to help give us clarity.
Read MoreMember Question: What’s the Outlook for COVID Cases and Where Can I Get Updated Information?
In this episode of the West Coast Chamber’s Member Question of the Day, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health Deputy Administrator, Marcia Mansaray, shares a critical update on the COVID numbers in our area.
Read MoreThe 2020 Annual Meeting in Review
The West Coast Chamber’s 2020 Annual Meeting in review looks back at a remarkable year, and looks ahead at the Chamber’s upcoming programs.
Read MoreMember Question: How is our Housing Shortage Being Addressed?
Member Question: How is our Housing Shortage Being Addressed? Thanks to Housing Next, Ottawa County is making strides in addressing our community’s housing shortage. Housing Next was formed as a 5-year pilot initiative to work closely with local units of government, developers and non-profits to remove barriers to the creation of more housing supply at…
Read MoreWhere We’re Going: The Role of the Chamber (Jon Lanning)
Where We’re Going: Chamber Executive Committee Leaders on the Role of the Chamber. Talking with Chamber Board Member, Jon Lanning, President of INONTIME.
Read MoreMember Question of the Day: What if an Employee Has Symptoms of COVID-19?
Member Question of the Day: What if an Employee Has Symptoms of COVID-19? Talking with the Ottawa County Department of Public Health About Symptomatic Employees In this Member Question of the Day episode, we’re speaking with Senior Epidemiologist, Derel Glashower from the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. He’ll explain what to do when an…
Read MoreMember Question of the Day: Why Are We Wearing Masks?
Member Question of the Day: Why Are We Wearing Masks? Talking About Masks with the Ottawa Country Department of Public Health In this Member Question of the Day episode, we’re speaking with Senior Epidemiologist, Derel Glashower from the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. He’ll explain the reasons for wearing masks to keep members of…
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