Business and leisure travel came to a virtual standstill in 2020, which further depressed customer counts at local hotels, restaurants, breweries and other hospitality providers already handicapped by... Read More ›

Even as business headlines focused on the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 in 2020, Grand Rapids/Kent County remained a hotspot for capital investment. Major development projects were announced... Read More ›

Did you know that Grand Rapids enjoys a national reputation as a premier convention destination? Last year, we were named one of America’s Top 25 Convention Cities – alongside such heavy hitters as... Read More ›

Now that the local businesses' broken windows have been replaced, the beautiful art boards that cover them have come down. These boards, which serve as an art expression and important social justice... Read More ›