Tariffs: What You Need to Know

Business News, Chamber Blog |Feb 24, 2026|2 min read | By Grand Rapids Chamber
On Friday, the US Supreme Court struck down a number of tariffs issued by President Trump in the 6-3 decision. The ruling focuses narrowly on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Here’s what it means: Scope is limited. The decision affects only tariffs issued under IEEPA authority, which is roughly half of the administration’s tariff actions. Tariffs imposed under other statutes remain in place. Refunds are ...
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2025 Chamber Highlights: A Year of Connection, Growth, and Community Impact

Chamber Blog |Feb 5, 2026|3 min read
At the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, every initiative begins with purpose. Our mission is simple but powerful: to sustain an environment for inclusive business success through community leadership, promotion, business advocacy, and valued member services. Each year, this mission guides our priorities and shapes how we serve our members and the broader Lakeshore community. ...
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Muskegon County Outperforms Neighboring Counties in 2025

Business News, Chamber Blog |Feb 3, 2026|3 min read | By Dave Alexander and Roger Morgenstern
MUSKEGON, MI — Muskegon County’s economy has always been contrarian when compared to its West Michigan neighbors. Whereas over the decades Muskegon had an under-performing economy, that was not the case in 2025. And, 2026 could see Muskegon County leading the West Michigan region, especially when it comes to the critical manufacturing sector, according to ...
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Muskegon Means Business Episode 13 Co-host Rachel Gorman with Karrie Brown from West Michigan Works! and Jeremy Garcia from DreamStay

Chamber Blog |Jan 7, 2026|1 min read
New Podcast Episode: Muskegon Means Business – Episode 13 Co-host Rachel Gorman with Karrie Brown from West Michigan Works! and Jeremy Garcia from DreamStay The latest episode of Muskegon Means Business on WJLQ 99.7 FM highlights the people and programs helping strengthen our local workforce and business community. Hosted by Dennis Warren and co-host Rachel ...
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Samantha Scott Named 2025 ATHENA Young Professional Award Recipient

Chamber Blog |Oct 8, 2025|5 min read
Muskegon, MI – October 7, 2025— The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg are proud to announce Samantha Scott as the 2025 ATHENA Young Professional Award recipient, honoring her exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to empowering others in the community. Scott embodies the ATHENA principles of professional excellence, ...
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Henrietta Hadley Named 2025 Lakeshore ATHENA Award Recipient

Chamber Blog |Oct 8, 2025|4 min read
Muskegon, MI – The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg proudly announce Henrietta Hadley as the recipient of the 2025 Lakeshore ATHENA Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to empowering women across West Michigan. Hadley, CEO and co-founder of Infinite Solutions Consulting Group, brings ...
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Muskegon Lake removed from list of Great Lakes’ most polluted sites

Business News, Chamber Blog, Community News |Oct 2, 2025|6 min read
‘A significant milestone’: Restored and revitalized ‘Area of Concern’ is fourth delisted in Michigan MUSKEGON, Michigan – After decades of coordinated cleanup and community engagement, Muskegon Lake is no longer on a list of the Great Lakes’ most polluted places. Officials from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) joined federal and local ...
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What Does Hospital Consolidation Mean for the Price of Your Health Insurance and Access?

Business News, Chamber Blog, Community News |Aug 1, 2025|4 min read
Key Takeaways Health systems say consolidation allows them to improve efficiency and quality, but research shows it rarely saves patients money or improves outcomes. When health systems consolidate, they gain leverage — and they may use that leverage to raise prices. We need hospitals to adopt a better model of payment that rewards outcomes, not ...
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Meet the 2025 Future 15 Recipients!

Chamber Blog, Community News |Jun 4, 2025|11 min read
The Future 15 Awards are an annual recognition from the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with JCI Greater Muskegon and WGVU Public Media. This is the 10-year anniversary of the Future 15 Program, with over 150 leaders having been recognized in the last decade. These young professionals are making significant contributions to the ...
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