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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

Grand Rapids, Beer City USA

Grand Rapids is a Destination for Beer Tourism

Grand Rapids, Beer City USA

Grand Rapids is a Destination for Beer Tourism

Winter Billboard imagery

Grand Rapids is a Year-Round Travel Destination

Mural at Hall Street Bakery captured by Isabel Media Studios

Grants Fund 12 New Placemaking Projects

Summer Skyline 2024 Downtown Grand Rapids

Beyond Visitors: How Tourism Drives Our Region's Future

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

Aperitivo at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Representation Matters: The Value of Diversity in Marketing

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

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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…