The tourism industry is as healthy as I’ve experienced in my 36-year career. In fact, it is prospering at a pace that makes it challenging for our hundreds of stakeholders to keep up with available... Read More ›

Have you taken notice of all the cranes throughout downtown lately? There are a variety of construction projects in the works from restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels and much more. In fact, in... Read More ›

Whether they come for a business meeting, a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or an annual convention, West Michigan visitors’ interests are as diverse as their backgrounds. So, when it comes to... Read More ›

As the newest member of the Experience Grand Rapids leadership team, I’m commonly asked, “What do you do?” and “What does multicultural business development mean?” In short, I lead and support the... Read More ›