Business Leaders Luncheon

Sponsored by

 A Community Conversation on Homelessness

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

What role can the business community play in addressing homelessness? Join local leaders and decisionmakers for a thoughtful conversation exploring the realities of homelessness and how public, private, and nonprofit sectors can work together to create lasting change.

Featured Panelists

Joe Trigg, Chief of Police, City of Grand Rapids
Milinda Ysasi, 2nd Ward City Commissioner
Josh Lunger, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Grand Rapids Chamber
Chris Palusky, CEO, Mel Trotter Ministries

This thought-provoking panel discussion will explore the impact of homelessness on our community, current initiatives, and ways the business community can engage in creating lasting change.
This is a free event, but registration is required.

Program Overview

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Networking

12:00 PM: Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Presentation & Community Conversation