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Grand Rapids continues its "Beer City" tradition
Grand Rapids first earned its Beer City USA moniker in 2012. Since then, its reputation for quality craft brews has continued to grow. Check out the highlights from Home Brewers Association's annual
Sports in Grand Rapids: What it takes to be #1 in the minor leagues
Entrepreneurs with three things in common – a love of sports, a deep commitment to community and a vision– were the catalysts that helped make greater Grand Rapids the Sports Business Journal 2019 No.
Grand Rapids' Airport is Full of Art
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA, or GRR as it is known locally) became home to an impressive art collection as part of its commitment to highlight and support the thriving art culture
Grand Rapids breweries within walking distance of the convention center
Grand Rapids was first dubbed Beer City USA in 2012. Since then, its reputation, and the reason for it, has only grown. Experts and readers of USA Today voted Grand Rapids number one on a list of 10
Looking for walkability? Try Grand Rapids
Downtown Grand Rapids is walkable – one of the top 14 walkable destinations in the U.S., according to a 2020 Trips to Discover article. Attendees at meetings and events held at any of the city’s
Grand Rapids Holds Its First Safe Face to Face Meeting
Police chiefs from around the state of Michigan did something recently that most people haven't done in more than a year: They held a statewide conference – in person.
Investing in Grand Rapids is Key to a Strong West MI Economy
For decades, game changing building and revitalization projects driven by strong public-private partnerships have been the hallmark of the Kent County region. Grand Action – or more recently, Grand
DMCs are Key to Virtual and Hybrid Event Success
While the size of in-person events continues to be capped for many places due to the coronavirus, the possibilities and features for virtual and hybrid events taking their place are growing and
Tips and Benefits of Offsite Meetings
You know the drill. There's a meeting, there's a budget, and you need to find the most effective venue to deliver the message. One of your first decisions is whether to hold the meeting offsite. There
Our Talented and Experienced Team
The COVID-19 crisis has cut straight to the core of the meetings industry, as stay-at-home orders, travel shutdowns and health recommendations necessitated the cancellation of thousands of events
Fly Confidently to Grand Rapids
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is experimenting with revolutionary new tools in its ongoing efforts to make airline travel safer. Most recently, the airport served as a test site for a
'Safe Meetings in Michigan' Report Crafted with Grand Rapids Input
What will large-scale meetings and events look like amid concerns over the coronavirus? In some respects, not much different from before. They will still feature teams of people dedicated to
The Future of Meeting Planning: Virtual and Hybrid Experiences
Hybrid events—live, in-person gatherings that are streamed out to virtual audiences in some way—have been part of the meetings and events industry for years with varying degrees of success and comfort
Building a More Inclusive Business Community
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
Volunteer Projects that Focus on Sustainability
Grand Rapids has long been a model of sustainability nationwide. Government, business and nonprofit partners have come together to set – and exceed – aggressive sustainability goals, earning the
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