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…
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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…
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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…
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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 are lots of advantages to doing so, says Holly Froumis, Director of Business Development at Grand…
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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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Many destinations have “signature events.” If you go to Hawaii, chances are you’ll attend a luau. Headed to Orlando? An event at Disney is likely in your future. But what about Grand Rapids, Michigan…
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Over the years, we occasionally have taken the time to produce videos about the groups that choose Grand Rapids as their meeting destination. Sometimes it's a big "Thank you!" message, and sometimes…
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From a cavernous conference hall, to a plush ballroom, to a public museum, transforming a space to meet a target audience is a hurdle faced by all meeting and event planners. Today we chat with Jamie…
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When you're traveling by car to an unfamiliar place, how much do you rely on your phones mapping app and the turn-by-turn directions? Or maybe you use a GPS tool like Garmin or Magellan? Either way…
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Inspirational. Energizing. Motivating. Educational. That's usually the goal for large meetings and annual conferences. But does that mean all your speakers and programs have to be about wildly…
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