Grand Rapids is a city crafted for meetings, where all the elements come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. It starts with downtown’s DeVos Place Convention Center—featuring a 162,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 40,000-square-foot ballroom, and 26 breakout rooms—that can be customized to your event size and setup. The convention center is connected to three hotels (with 1,200-plus total rooms) via climate-controlled skywalk and is walkable to 10 additional hotels with 1,300-plus additional rooms. DeVos Place also is a 10-minute walk from 300-plus dining, shopping, cultural, and entertainment venues, many of which are ideal for hosting smaller breakaways from the main event.
When you meet in Grand Rapids, you’ll enjoy the personal attention of Experience Grand Rapids’ Grand Response Convention Services Team, which is dedicated to helping you make the most of the city’s extraordinary assets. Whatever the size of your event, you’ll be assigned a convention services manager to assist you every step of the way, from connecting you to area resources to ensuring your attendees have the very best experience on and off the floor.
Crafting the Future
Downtown Grand Rapids is currently in the midst of one of the country’s largest river revitalization efforts, expanding the possibilities for meeting and playing.
Projects include:
- The new Acrisure Amphitheater, a 12,000-plus seat outdoor performance venue on the banks of the Grand River
- Expanded riverfront access and a new outdoor classroom at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, now open
- Amway Stadium, bringing MLS NEXT Pro soccer to Michigan in spring next year
- Grand River Greenway, an ongoing initiative to link downtown with 85 miles of riverside trails and 30-plus parks across West Michigan
- Grand River restoration, an in-construction project to restore the city’s namesake rapids and enhance recreational opportunities
Crafted to Impress
Downtown Grand Rapids is situated at the junction of two major expressways—U.S. Route 131 and Interstate 96—and is easily accessible from anywhere in Michigan. It’s also just 16 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, named the best airport in North America for its size by USA Today. The airport offers multiple nonstop flights to and from more than 35 destinations.
Named the No. 1 “City on the Rise” last year by LinkedIn, Grand Rapids offers everything you need to create a memorable meeting experience. Submit your request for proposal to get started!
