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. Yes, 210 members of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) gathered in Grand Rapids in February for their 2021 Winter…
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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 across the country. While there continues to be uncertainty about the short term, Experience Grand…
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Adam London had a challenge. As a board member for the National Environmental Health Organization, he and his colleagues are responsible for planning an education conference that draws health officers…
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Meeting planners coming to Grand Rapids with off-site functions have a great option for moving attendees west from downtown hotels: a free downtown area shuttle, commonly referred to as DASH. Part of…
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Experience Grand Rapids was there to support him in whatever way he needed. Ruppert said most people find that hard to believe. “When I approach someone locally to offer our services, they’re always…
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For meeting planners, the generational shift in attendees is not a new challenge. They made the transition from baby boomers to generation X, and now they’re facing generation Y and millennials…
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What's the worst thing that could happen to a meeting planner? Sure, the list is endless, and a flood of bad memories is probably washing over you right now. (Some may include actual floods.) But it's…
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Every meeting planner knows that speaker bureaus can provide you with excellent, well-known speakers for your event. You also know that kind of talent comes with an awfully high price tag. When you…
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