Read about Grand Rapids' life sciences industry including education, research, patient care and medical manufacturing.…
Learn More ›The pioneering spirit of Grand Rapids flows throughout our destination like the mighty Grand River. Bolstered by collaboration, innovation, and the drive for advancement, our city possesses a core of development in life sciences, making us an emerging Midwest destination for medical meetings.
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The Grand Rapids food scene is now home to a James Beard award-winning chef as Paul Berglund assumes the executive chef duties at Mertens Prime, a downtown restaurant serving classic French cuisine
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
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
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
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
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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
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. A recent study shows that the annual regional economic
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.
A Grand Rapids-based organization has taken a local program statewide to inspire, equip and celebrate companies that create high-quality jobs, stronger communities and a healthier Great Lakes region.
With four distinct and gorgeous seasons, there’s no end to the fun that outdoor enthusiasts have year-round in Kent County and throughout Michigan. But there’s a whole lot more to the outdoor
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
Downtown Grand Rapids is walkable! Attendees at meetings and events held at any of the city's downtown venues have everything they could need within a few short blocks. Take a look:
West Michigan is becoming a magnet for collaboration in medical research, innovation and care. This is the second of two articles that take a look at what’s happening now and what’s on the horizon.
A hotel with a strong concierge service is a bonus when planning events, meetings, or conferences, providing an added layer of service for attendees who are new to the destination city. But the
With more than 44,000 local jobs tied to biosciences and over $2 billion in recent investments in related infrastructure, West Michigan is one of the fastest growing life sciences clusters in the country. (Source: The Right Place)
Read about Grand Rapids' life sciences industry including education, research, patient care and medical manufacturing.…
Learn More ›Fueled by an innovative, pioneering spirit, this collaboration has helped the city achieve one of America’s strongest economies – and it can help you deliver one of your most effective and memorable meetings.…
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