Speaker: Andy Guy - Chief Outcomes Officer, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Speaker Topic: Grand River Greenway Projects Bio: Andy Guy serves as Chief Outcomes Officer at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., responsible for place management and city building in Downtown Grand Rapids. Guy directs DGRI’s policy, strategy and communication initiatives in this role. Guy brings 15…
Speaker: Ryan VerWys - President & CEO, ICCF Community Homes Speaker Topic: Affordable housing Issues in Kent County Bio: Ryan Verwys is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ICCF Community Homes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and supporting economic development in communities across the region. With a passion for empowering individuals…
Speaker: Gloria Lara - Commission, Chair, Michigan Civil Rights Commission Speaker Topic: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Update and the Impact on Businesses Bio: Commission Chair Gloria Lara is the former Executive Director of Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, a Holland, MI-based non-profit organization, which works to build bridges between organizations and individuals throughout our communities and…
Speaker: Ken James - Chief Compliance & Title IX Officer, Muskegon Community College Speaker Topic: Emotional/Psychological Safety, Civility, and Communication Speaker Bio: James was director of management learning and development at Hackley Hospital for a year before becoming assistant vice president for affirmative action in 2008 at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. He…
Speaker: LaSandra Gaddy – President & CEO, Grand Rapids Community Foundation Speaker Topic: Centering Community Voice Bio: As president and CEO, LaSandra guides the Community Foundation’s staff and Board of Trustees in their fundraising, grantmaking and community leadership efforts. A passionate servant leader, she is focused on expanding the scope and impact of the Community…
Join us for our annual Service Above Self Community Engagement Luncheon! Rotarians and guests will get creative and work on projects during the luncheon to support local non-profits Meals On Wheels & Emmanuel Hospice.
SPEAKER: Tynae Richardson – DEI & Engagement, Acrisure SPEAKER TOPIC: Inclusion and Belonging on Purpose BIO: Passionate and Experienced Human Resource Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the large corporate and non-profit industry. Strategic Partner with Executive Directors, Managers, & employees to build strong companies. Skilled in Organizational Development, Management, Employee Relations, Directing…
Join us for our annual fun-filled Holiday Luncheon Celebration on December 19th! The Rotary Band "Twice December" and other entertainment will promise to make this luncheon a blast!
Speaker: Grace Gavin - Co-Founder, Know Honesty Speaker Topic: Solving Every Team's # 1 Problem: Communication Bio: Grace is an open and honest expert, helping leaders simplify their communication and eliminate the divides that exist within organizations. As co-founder of Know Honesty, she guides people towards becoming masterful communicators day in and day out. Having…
Speaker: J.C Huizenga - Owner, Huizenga Group Bio: J.C.’s entrepreneurial penchant appears to run in the family. His grandfather emigrated from the Netherlands in 1893. By 1971, the family had created the world’s largest trash collection and disposal company, Waste Management, Inc. After studying economics at Hope college and earning his MBA at Michigan State…