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Ten Tips for Using Social Media for Conferences
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Social media has changed the way we communicate, and when used effectively, it can be a tremendous…
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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…
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The Future of Meeting Planning: Virtual and Hybrid Experiences
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Hybrid events—live, in-person gatherings that are streamed out to virtual audiences in some…
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Our Talented and Experienced Team
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With more than 160 years of combined meetings industry experience, our sales and service staffers…
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Grand Rapids' Airport is Full of Art
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The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA, or GRR as it is known locally) became home to an…
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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…
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Planning an outdoor event? 8 tips to help ensure success
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A great outdoor event can be a spectacular experience that your guests will be talking about for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Team Activities in Grand Rapids
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Get out of the office or off the meeting floor to recharge and reconnect with your team. Whether…
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Restaurants with meeting space near Grand Rapids' convention campus
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As a meeting planner, it’s a wonderful thing when your convention center has everything you…
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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…
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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…
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Off-site meeting spaces a half mile or less from the convention center
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Offsite conferences already shake up the routine and lend themselves to new ideas and discussion…
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