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The Gerald R. Ford International Airport makes traveling easy
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When it comes to easy and efficient air travel, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in…
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Lunch Options a Half Mile or Less from the Convention Center
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A lunch break is a great opportunity to explore the culinary scene in downtown Grand Rapids…
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Grand Rapids Has a Team of Downtown Ambassadors Ready to Lend a Hand
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A hotel with a strong concierge service is a bonus when planning events, meetings, or conferences…
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Grand Rapids breweries within walking distance of the convention center
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Grand Rapids was first dubbed Beer City USA in 2012. Since then, its reputation, and the reason for…
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Off-site meeting spaces a half mile or less from the convention center
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Offsite conferences already shake up the routine and lend themselves to new ideas and discussion…
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Grand Rapids North: Meetings and Amenities Just Outside the City Center
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Just half a mile north of the city’s main convention campus sits another spot that is great…
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The Future of Meeting Planning: Virtual and Hybrid Experiences
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Hybrid events—live, in-person gatherings that are streamed out to virtual audiences in some…
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Our Talented and Experienced Team
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With more than 160 years of combined meetings industry experience, our sales and service staffers…
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Looking for walkability? Try Grand Rapids
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Downtown Grand Rapids is walkable – one of the top 14 walkable destinations in the U.S…
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Bridge gatherings offer new options for event planners in Grand Rapids
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Many destinations have “signature events.” If you go to Hawaii, chances are…
