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Accommodating – and Appreciating – All Groups
Grand Rapids boasts a wide variety of meeting/conference spaces for groups of every size, budget and interest, throughout the city and the surrounding suburbs of Kent County. All of them are close to excellent hotels and other lodging options. Many hotels throughout the region offer their own meeting spaces for maximum attendee convenience.
Large groups are easily accommodated by downtown’s DeVos Place Convention Center and Van Andel Arena. Options for smaller groups, breakout sessions and special events run the gamut from Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and LMCU Ballpark to Blandford Nature Center and the Grand Lady Riverboat.
Whatever the size, wherever the venue, every group is accorded the same level of personal attention and support. We are grateful that you’ve chosen Grand Rapids!
Discover the ultimate resource for planning your next meeting by exploring our comprehensive meetings brochure.
Off-site meeting spaces a half mile or less from the convention center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Michael Croff for Experience GR.
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Offsite conferences already shake up the routine and lend themselves to new ideas and…
Restaurants with meeting space near Grand Rapids' convention campus
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Courtesy of AHC Hospitality
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As a meeting planner, it’s a wonderful thing when your convention center has…
Breweries with meeting space near Grand Rapids' convention neighborhood
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If your organization is meeting in Grand Rapids, which has been known as Beer City…
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Unique meeting locations a short drive from Grand Rapids
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Off-site meetings can be game-changers, and, if you get creative with the location, they can be…
The Future of Meeting Planning: Virtual and Hybrid Experiences
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Ideology for Experience GR
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Hybrid events—live, in-person gatherings that are streamed out to virtual audiences in some…
Our Talented and Experienced Team
- by Experience Grand Rapids
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With more than 160 years of combined meetings industry experience, our sales and service staffers…
Grand Rapids' Airport is Full of Art
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Brian Craig for Experience GR. Artwork: Chickens Don’t Fly Too Much by Reb Roberts.
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The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA, or GRR as it is known locally) became home to an…
Looking for walkability? Try Grand Rapids
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Looking for a convention city where attendees can easily walk to hotels, restaurants, shops and…
Planning an outdoor event? 8 tips to help ensure success
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR
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A great outdoor event can be a spectacular experience that your guests will be talking about for…
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…
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…
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…
Team Activities in Grand Rapids
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Haley Chicoine for Experience GR
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Get out of the office or off the meeting floor to recharge and reconnect with your team. Whether…
Restaurants with meeting space near Grand Rapids' convention campus
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Courtesy of AHC Hospitality
- 9 minute read
As a meeting planner, it’s a wonderful thing when your convention center has everything you…
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…
Grand Rapids dinner options a half mile from the convention center
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One of the best things about meeting in Grand Rapids is the abundance of dining options within a…
Off-site meeting spaces a half mile or less from the convention center
- by Experience Grand Rapids photo by Michael Croff for Experience GR.
- 10 minute read
Offsite conferences already shake up the routine and lend themselves to new ideas and discussion…
Grand Rapids as a top destination for the medical industry
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As home to one of the fastest growing life sciences clusters in the U.S, Grand Rapids is a…
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