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Advocacy In Action: Affordable Housing

Friday, October 2, 2026 (7:45 AM - 9:00 AM) (EDT)

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Conversations about issues that impact our community
Advocacy in Action

Stay Informed. Join the Conversation. Make an Impact.
Timely conversations that connect Chamber members with the people, policies, and issues shaping our business community.
This Month's Featured Topic
Featured Speaker
Featured Speaker
Affordable Housing Updates from Lakeshore Advantage
Chris Marco • Director of Community Development • Lakeshore Advantage
Gain timely insight into the Lakeshore’s affordable housing landscape and the projects, partnerships, and resources shaping development across Ottawa and Allegan Counties. This conversation will help Chamber members better understand the connection between housing and economic growth—and what’s needed to create communities where our workforce can live, work, and thrive. 
About Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action brings Chamber members closer to the people, policies, and conversations shaping our region. Each program features a timely issue affecting businesses and our community, followed by updates and conversation with elected officials or members of their teams.

Our goal is to keep you informed, create space for constructive dialogue, and strengthen connections between the business community and those who represent it.
Why Attend
  • Hear timely updates on policies and issues affecting local businesses
  • Gain direct access to elected officials, public leaders, and their teams
  • Participate in open, constructive conversations about our community
"The decisions shaping our community affect every organization. Stay informed and be part of the conversation."
Connect with Your Representatives
Advocacy in Action provides an opportunity to hear directly from elected officials and legislative staff about the priorities and decisions affecting our region.
 Federal Representatives 
United States Senate
Invited
United States Senate
Invited
United States House of Representatives
Invited
 Michigan Senate 
Senate District 31
Confirmed
Senate District 20
Staff Confirmed
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 Michigan House of Representatives 
House District 85
Confirmed
House District 89
Invited
House District 88
Staff Confirmed
House District 86
Invited
Not sure who represents your district?
 đŸ›ī¸ Find Your Elected Officials → 
 â„šī¸ Who's Attending? 
Look for the attendance status listed beneath each representative to see who is expected to join us to share updates. 
Confirmed: The elected official is scheduled to attend.

Staff Attending: A member of the elected official's staff is scheduled to attend.

Invited: Attendance has not yet been confirmed.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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Advocacy in action Sponsors
Silver
Cunningham Dalman
Holland Board of Public Works
ITC
Interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event?
 Contact Lindsey Younglove 
Pricing
Registration
Member $15
Non-Member $25
Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce Office
65 E. 7th St. Suite 300
Holland, MI 49423
Parking & Location
Free public parking is available throughout downtown Holland, surrounding the Chamber. Once parked, make your way up to the 3rd floor to join the program.
Event Contact
The West Coast Chamber Team
616-392-2389
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Friday, October 2, 2026 (7:45 AM - 9:00 AM) (EDT)
Program Schedule
7:45 AM
Open Networking & Refreshments
8:00 AM
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