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Community Relations

Experience Grand Rapids is fortunate to enjoy the support of a community that understands and appreciates the value of business and leisure travel to the area. In return, we strive to keep community members informed on what we are doing and how our efforts impact the local economy and quality of life. We created this page to showcase recent EXGR developments, points of local pride and the ongoing effort to make Grand Rapids/Kent County feel more welcoming to everyone. Subscribe to the Friends of Experience GR newsletter to have the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every quarter.

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Experience GR: Making an Impact

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – A small hub with a big vision and impact

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – A small hub with a big vision and impact

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Academy of Hospitality & Tourism prepares students for success and fuels the industry

City skyline of downtown Grand Rapids along the Grand River

Revitalizing the Grand River in Downtown Grand Rapids

City skyline of downtown Grand Rapids along the Grand River

It All Starts With a Visit

Meeting planner experience the convention center during an event or conference.

Seeing is Believing for Meeting Planners

Couples at Monroe Center

New EXGR Video Targets Mature Demographic

Aperitivo at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Representation Matters: The Value of Diversity in Marketing

Downtown Skyline with Golden Hues and Moon, 2021

Becoming the Must-Experience Destination of the Midwest

Savor & Soar - Student tour in JW

The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Fuels the Industry with Local Talent

30+ Nonstop Routes from GRR Airport

New Video Expands Meeting Sales Toolkit

GVSU and Downtown Skyline View

Investing in Grand Rapids is Key to a Strong West MI Economy

Downtown Skyline with Golden Hues and Moon, 2021

Community Insights: What We Heard About Tourism

Grand Rapids, Beer City USA

GR Beer Tourism is Booming

Downtown Skyline with Golden Hues and Moon, 2021

A destination we call home

A Grand Investment- Medical Innovation Built on Big Data

Medical Innovation Built on Big Data

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Building a More Inclusive Business Community

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Home to more than 130 global companies and one of the fastest-growing economies in the U.S., West…