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Five reasons 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…
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 USA since 2012…
Looking for walkability? Try Grand Rapids
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Downtown Grand Rapids is walkable – one of the top 14 walkable destinations in the U.S…
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…
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…
Why consider CMP certification?
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When meeting planners reach a high level of knowledge, expertise and experience in the industry…
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…
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…
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…
Dining Options a Half Mile or Less from the Convention Center
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One of the best things about meeting in a new host city is the opportunity to get out and explore…
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The rise of Grand Rapids as a midsized meeting destination
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Meeting planners are well aware of the cost advantages of midsized cities vs. first-tier meeting…
Lunch Options a Half Mile or Less from the Convention Center
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A lunch break is a great opportunity to explore the culinary scene in downtown Grand Rapids…
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…
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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