Grand Valley State University
06/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2026 12:02
Mantella interviews 2 former U.S. presidents, caps milestone year chairing Economic Club
President Philomena V. Mantella capped her term as Board Chair of the Economic Club of Grand Rapids with a historic career milestone - welcoming and interviewing former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
The June 2 discussion she led was part of the club's 50th Anniversary celebration at DeVos Place. The 37th Annual Dinner, attended by more than 3,500 people, brought the two former presidents to Grand Rapids for a conversation on leadership, civility and the future of the nation.
The event also honored Mark J. Bissell, as recipient of the 2026 Businessperson of the Year Award, and the DeVos Family as recipients of the Slykhouse Community Leadership Award.
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