Advocacy in Action with our City Managers
Friday, November 7, 2025 (7:45 AM - 9:00 AM) (EST)
Description
Conversations About Issues That Impact Our Community
Advocacy in Action means having access to elected officials, being informed about issues that impact our community, and advocating for a business-friendly environment. Each month will feature a guest speaker on a timely topic followed by updates from our State Legislators, all designed to keep you in the know on issues impacting our community. We look forward to inviting you into our space for open and constructive dialogue.
Topics of Discussion:
Inside Scoop: City Updates from Holland & Zeeland Managers
City Manager, City of Zeeland
Tim Klunder was selected as the City Manager of the City of Zeeland in January 2002. He currently provides leadership and direction for this community of +5,694 residents. Tim has spear headed efforts to bring momentum back to the downtown area with new restaurants and housing projects, along with wintering the streets and sidewalks.
City Manager, City of Holland
Keith Van Beek was selected as the City Manager of the City of Holland in February 2018. He currently provides leadership and direction for this community of 34,378 residents through the efforts of nearly 200 employees (plus Board of Public Works employees) and a general fund budget of $27 million and all fund budget of $192 million dollars.
Connect with Your Legislators:
Roger Victory, Senate District 31
Aric Nesbitt, Senate District 20
Bradley Slagh, House District 85 *
Luke Meerman, House District 89
Greg VanWoerkom, House District 88
Nancy DeBoer, House District 86 *
(*Confirmed Attendance At Event)
Sponsors
Advocacy in Action Mission Lead Sponsor
Advocacy in Action Mission Silver Sponsor
Member $15
Non Member $25
14 S Church St
Zeeland, MI 49464 United States
North Activity Room,
Basement Level
10:45 am: Coffee & Pre-Program Networking
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Program
Networking
Advocacy in Action