Upcoming Events

This is an exclusive, interactive cohort designed for manufacturers interested in diversifying operations and exploring opportunities within the Department of Defense supply chain.

Inclusive Talent Attraction and Retention Strategies with Guillermo Cisneros

Stay ahead of the curve with expert forecasts shaping the year to come.

This is a member-exclusive event.

This event serves as OCEA's flagship gathering to share economic insights, highlight community impact, and bring together leaders committed to building a stronger county.

The final session addresses one of the most persistent challenges in sales: maintaining price integrity in competitive markets.

​Join Radical Hospitality for Fall & Flavors: Taste GR, Meet GR, a food-led social experience designed to help newcomers and young professionals connect with people while discovering some of what makes Grand Rapids special.

Annual pitch competition, MIPitch, is back for it's sixth year to spark change and entrepreneurial growth in some of West Michigan's more rural communities.

Stars of ABC's Shark Tank, Daymond John and Robert Herjavec, will co-headline the Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 Kick-Off Event on Monday, September 14.

Many manufacturers are feeling pressure to invest in digital sales, whether that's a new website, customer portal, quoting tool, marketplace strategy, or ecommerce platform. But before investing in technology, it's important to understand the business problem you're trying to solve.