Grand Rapids is “the most successful intensive manufacturing city in America,” according to The Economist magazine. Manufacturing is the largest sector of the local economy, accounting for nearly 19%…
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West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart in Grand Rapids may surprise you. Innovation. Agility. The drive to stay ahead…
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Your travel experience begins here Whether you’re flying to Grand Rapids for a conference, taking the family to the Rockies for winter break, or flying in for a Beer City beercation with friends, the…
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Known as “Beer City USA,” Grand Rapids has lots of reasons to celebrate its booming craft beer industry – 38.5 million reasons, to be exact. An independent study showed that the regional economic…
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Today’s young professionals know that where you live is where your life happens. Work life, personal life, and community life are all wrapped up in place. And place is determined not only by…
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Art matters to Grand Rapids. Especially public art. That affinity is evidenced in the city’s veneration of La Grande Vitesse , a 42-ton steel sculpture by Alexander Calder that graces Calder Plaza in…
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Home to more than 130 global companies and one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., West Michigan has long been known as a great place to do business. Whether in small, family-owned companies…
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Known as Furniture City since the early 20th century, Grand Rapids is no stranger to manufacturing. But the region’s manufacturing base extends well beyond furniture – in fact, it ranks #1 for the…
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It all starts with a visit The work of a destination marketing organization like Experience Grand Rapids can be thought of as two sides of the same coin—we advocate for, invest and engage in…
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A wave of community benefits Experience Grand Rapids has a 95-year history of success as the area’s destination marketing organization. We know what it takes – and who to partner with – to attract…
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