Join us monthly for our Government Matters meeting! Trevor Mier was born and raised north of Detroit and fell in love with West Michigan while attending Grand Valley State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing. He entered the health care field shortly after graduation and quickly developed a passion for the industry and being able to make a difference for members of his community. Trevor worked in health care for three years before starting with West Michigan Works! in May of 2020. He is immensely proud to serve as the industry council lead for the West Michigan Health Careers Council and to have the opportunity to positively affect change in the West Michigan health care industry. Outside of work, you can find Trevor on a local disc golf course, tent camping in the woods, and stubbornly refusing to give up on cheering for the Detroit Lions. Janis Petrini is a highly experienced Business Owner and Manager who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of employees to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries, cutting-edge markets, and fast-paced environments. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience in strategic planning, business unit development, and project and people management, Janis has consistently proven her expertise in guiding organizations to achieve their goals. Since 1996, Janis has been at the helm of several successful Grand Rapids businesses, including Express Employment Professionals, Specialized Recruiting Group, and Frontline Training Solutions. Her leadership is marked by a deep commitment to excellence, a passion for helping people succeed, and a dedication to fostering community growth. Actively involved in the day-to-day management and mentoring of her team of over 30, Janis oversees all business operations while continuously driving innovation and strategic growth.
Monday Jan 13, 2025
2nd Monday of every month Monthly meeting rotate from Wyoming City Hall and Kentwood City Hall Free
admin@southkent.orgGovernment Matters
The committee monitors government activity and other public policy issues affecting the South Kent business community on behalf of Chamber membership and communicates relevant developments to the membership. The committee serves as a liaison between the business members of the Chamber and government officials on the local, state and federal levels. The committee represents all local business and serves as the voice of local business on behalf of local businesses.
Here are key functions and activities typically undertaken:
1. Advocacy and Representation
2. Communication and Information Sharing
3. Collaboration with Local Officials
4. Issue Resolution
5. Community Engagement
Guest Speakers
Trevor Mier Industry Council Lead – West MI Health Careers Council | West Michigan Works!
Lisa Cooper Founder & Chief People Officer | Cooper People Group (CPG).
Lisa Cooper is the Founder & Chief People Officer at the HR consulting firm, Cooper People Group (CPG). CPG’s mission is to enrich the world of work by developing innovative HR strategies for organizations that have no HR, HR in transition, or HR that is stretched too thin. Over the last three years, the lean and mean team at CPG have proudly served over 125 organizations across the midwest.
With more than 20 years of strategic HR leadership and consulting experience, Lisa has a particular passion for working with small- to medium-sized businesses, both for-profit and not-for-profit to strengthen their HR strategy, structure, people, and processes in this new world of work. Lisa is a Laker for Life (Go GVSU!), a sought-after public speaker, and is SHRM-CP, HRCI and Predictive Index certified.
Lisa has served as President for the Association of HR Management, a local SHRM chapter, the governance chair at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market and the Wolverine Worldwide YMCA. She currently serves as Vice Chair at North Kent Connect, is a Board Advisor for First Merchants Bank, serves on the local YWCA HR Committee and is on the Leadership Council with the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Lisa was a finalist for the 2022 MISHRM Top HR Professional award, the 2023 MISHRM Lifetime Achievement award nominee, and was highlighted as one of Crain’s Grand Rapids Business’ Notable Leaders in Human Resources in 2023.
Lisa loves hiking the national parks (18 down; 45 to go) with her 3 teen daughters and rescue dog Leo, and scuba diving with hubby of 20 years, Dan.
Janis Petrini Co-Owner/Founder | Express Employment Professionals
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7:45 AM - 9:30 PM EST
8:00 am - 9:15 amLocation
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Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Rd SE Kentwood, MI
(1/2 mi. South of 44th St; 1/2 mi North of 54th St.)
in April, May, June, October, November, & December
Wyoming City Hall, 1155 28th St SW, Wyoming Mi
(Corner of 28th and Michael)
in January, February, March, July, August, & September