The West Michigan Policy Forum and it's role on shaping Michigan's policies with Doug DeVos.

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The West Michigan Policy Forum engages more than 500 business and policy leaders from throughout the State of Michigan to discuss the State's policy priorities.

Posted Sep 28, 2016

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The West Michigan Policy Forum engages more than 500 business and policy leaders from throughout the State of Michigan to discuss the State's policy priorities. Visit the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce on the web.

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