Grand Rapids Blog
Gather at the river: Why meeting planners sing Grand Rapids' praises as a great convention site
Meeting planners sing the praises of Grand Rapids for gatherings of all sizes....more
Board of Directors
Mission
The Mission of the Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is to lead the marketing of Michigan's West Coast as the premier convention and visitor destination significantly impacting the economy for Kent County.
CVB Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Eva Aguirre Cooper, WOOD TV 8 - Chair
Ed Wilson, Country Inn & Suites - Vice Chair
Mike Lindley, Huntington Bank - Treasurer
Kathleen Stewart-Ponitz, Progressive AE - Immediate Past Chair
James Koslosky, Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Richard MacKeigan, SMG
Jon Nunn, Grand Action
Directors
Commissioner Tom Antor, Board of County Commissioners
Brian Behler, JW Marriott
Lew Chamberlin, West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball
Larry Chesner, Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids
Sam Cummings, CWD Real Estate Investment
Jeanne Englehart, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Sandi Frost Parrish, Board of County Commissioners
Dan Gendler, San Chez, A Tapas Bistro
Lisa Haynes, Grand Valley State University
Mayor George Heartwell, City of Grand Rapids
Sean Huddleston, Steelcase Inc.
Ping Liang, AlphaMax Advisors LLC
Cindy Larsen, Muskegon Chamber of Commerce Commissioner
Timothy Pietryga, Consumer's Energy
Bert Vescolani, John Ball Zoo
Floyd Wilson Jr., Metro Health
Rick Winn, Amway Hotel Corporation
Amy Young, CMP, Grand Connection
Upcoming Events
Sep 21
ArtPrize Preview Party
Join us for an opportunity to meet the artists, see their work, mix… More
Events
Calendar
THINGS TO DO
Grand Rapids is a destination like no other: art, culture, dining, and nightlife. From a hip and friendly downtown to an endless array of outdoor activities, Grand Rapids will surprise, excite and delight you!
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Maps and Transportation
Psst! One of Grand Rapids' best kept secrets is ...getting around. Grand Rapids is only a few hours' drive from most major midwestern cities. Maps, Drive times ... more
