Advocacy
What’s The West Coast Way?
What’s this fresh West Coast Way idea coming in 2021? The West Coast Way “freshness” comes in the form of an innovative new publication.
Read MoreMember Question: What are Employers’ Top COVID Legal Concerns?
What are employers’ top legal concerns when it comes to covid, positive testing and compliance? We talked with attorneys from Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegge to get the answers.
Read More2020 Election Analysis from the U.S. Chamber
The U.S. Chamber’s Executive Director of Congressional and Public Affairs, Kevin Courtois, joins Capitol Connections to give our members a 2020 Election Analysis from a federal perspective.
Read MoreMember 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…
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