Juneteenth – short for June Nineteenth – commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863…
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Experience Grand Rapids toasted the town – and the record-breaking 2022 return of visitors and meetings to the region – at our annual Toast the Town luncheon. Michael Dominguez, the featured speaker…
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As you may have heard, 2022 was a record year for visitorship in Kent County. While our region has certainly earned a reputation as a fantastic place to visit, we can’t rest on our laurels. It takes a…
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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 some summertime hiking, or flying in for a Beer City beercation with…
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Large numbers of Dutch farmers began immigrating to America in the early 19th century, driven by high taxes and low wages. Many settled in the Midwest, especially West Michigan. A wave of Calvinist…
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Parks, trails, forests, and green spaces cover thousands of acres and touch every corner of Kent County. As the weather warms, residents and visitors, alike, venture out to enjoy all the great West…
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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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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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