ISM-Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.

A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.

Greater Grand Rapids Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals 

ISM—Greater Grand Rapids, Inc. is a not-for-profit, dynamic association of procurement and supply management professionals providing continuing education in the Greater Grand Rapids region.

Elevate Your Career

A chapter of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), ISM—Greater Grand Rapids, Inc. was incorporated in 1919, making us one of the oldest ISM chapters in the nation. Our membership is comprised of professionals in both the private and public sectors, representing more than 100 employers throughout the region.

 

Upcoming Events

December

02

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Greater Grand Rapids: Gordon Food Service Distribution Center Tour

Join us for a tour of the Gordon Food Service Distribution Center. Closed-toe shoes are required, and you are encouraged to dress warmly as we are touring the cooler and freezer. No video or photography is allowed during the tour.

Location
4900 Clay Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Additional Information

Access Clay Ave from either 44th St or 54th St. Park due south of the tall building in the employee lot (north of Gordon Store at the corner of Clay and 50th St). Proceed to the building using the crosswalk to the building entrance.

Join us for the additional tour after this event at the Gezon Office. Click here to register.

Sponsor: 270 ISM—Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.
Gordon Food Service Distribution Center

December

02

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Greater Grand Rapids: Gezon Office Tour

Join us for a tour of the LEED Certified building space. The tour is followed by a discussion led by Barb Baillie, our Customer Supply Chain Specialist & Support Manager for North America.

Location
1300 Gezon Parkway SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

Additional Information
Park in the front visitor lot and meet in the main lobby.

Join us for the additional tour before this event at the Gordon Food Service Distribution Center. Click here to register.

Sponsor: 270 ISM—Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.
Gordon Food Service Distribution Center

December

04

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

ISM Member Community Speed Networking

Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!

Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.

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Highlights from the President

As a chapter of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), we have been providing educational opportunities for our membership since 1919.

They include eight Professional Dinner Meetings (PDM), tours, seminars, and webinars.  So take a look around.  If you are not a member and would like to try us out, please contact us:  ismggr@aol.com.

We provide over 35 hours of educational opportunities in addition to networking with your peers.  Again, reach out to us as we would like to assist you in growing in the profession.

Andrew Roman
Chapter President

Supply Management News & Reports

‘Manufacturing Powerhouse’

November 12, 2025
Articles

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an emerging force — as a region and as individual countries, each with their own supply chain strengths — that bridges East and West.

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Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and more.

More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed. It's our mission.

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