Grace has been with the Chamber of Commerce for 37 years and have been the CEO since 1991. The Macomb County Chamber is the leading business organization in Macomb County that strives to serve and represent its business members. The Macomb County Chamber is well respected for its economic development initiatives, public policy advocacy and innovative member services. The Chamber has two sister organizations, the Macomb Foundation and Macomb Advocacy for Business. The Foundation's mission is economic development, educational and cultural enhancement. The Advocacy's mission is to educate on public policy and political issues.The Macomb County Chamber of Commerce has twice been awarded the Outstanding Chamber of the Year by the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals.While the Chamber is certainly Grace's focus, she has been adjunct faculty for Northwood University and am currently Lead and Contributing Faculty for Walden University where I teach all phases of entrepreneurship, leadership and business management classes.Grace serves on numerous Boards including: Detroit Zoo, Advancing Macomb, Mount Clemens Downtown Development, Anton Art Center, McLaren Macomb Foundation, and Selfridge Base Community Council. Committees include: Detroit Institute of Arts Advisory Committee, Macomb County Zoo Authority, Operation Rx - Business Co-Chair, and Habitat for Humanity Advisory Committee.Specialties: Effective Chamber ProgramsPublic PolicyChamber OperationsEvent Planning