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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.
Our team at Experience Grand Rapids assists you one-on-one to address the specific needs for your medical meeting or conference. Utilize our knowledge of the medical meetings sector and let us provide you solutions against common obstacles such as budget caps, regulations, venue options, complex reporting requirements, and more.
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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.
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.