Having a voice in the government is essential to a successful business.

Your Chamber is proud to offer advocacy staff and volunteers who are dedicated to working with local, state, and federal elected officials to influence pro-business policies.

The Government Affairs Committee sets the agenda for your legislative priorities annually. Building better relationships with local government leaders is the top priority.

Successful advocacy efforts include downtown development, improved transportation, career education, Muskegon Promise, Great Lakes protection, port development, general local and regional economic development, and social justice. Government Affairs Committee Priorities

Government Affairs Committee Members

Jeff Snyder, Comcast Business – Committee Chair
Parker Aerts, Infinity Staffing Professionals
Ryan Bennett, West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades Local No. 174
Gary Beyer, Independent Bank
Jacqueline Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Wes Eklund, Eklund Holdings
Shannon Enders, Lakeshore Employee Benefits
Alex Fonseca, Fresh Coat Painters of Muskegon
Trevor Friedeberg, Greater Muskegon Economic Development
Arlen-Dean Gaddy, Erhardt Construction
Bob Garretson, Embark Financial Partners
Amy Heisser, Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Brian Lang, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Steve Olsen, Northern Machine Tool Co.
Autumn Outman, Trinity Health
Frank Peterson, WheelFish Group
David Ramos, Ramos Towing
Sharlene Shineldecker, Cherette Group
John Workman, Eagle Alloy, Inc.
Adam Zuwerink, West Michigan Law, P.C.
Chamber Staff Liaison – Rachel Gorman, President & CEO