Talk of the Town

If you purchase real estate for 3 L’s – Location, Location, Location, meeting planners would choose Grand Rapids for 3 A’s – Accessible, Affordable and Applaud-able.

Harry Schmidt, CMP, RCMA Board member, President of Christian Life College

As I arrived in Grand Rapids what struck me was the fantastic combination of charm and choice. How can a meeting planner not fall in love with the city’s beautiful ambiance and the choices for conducting meetings? The more you see the more you want to see.

Harry Schmidt, CMP, RCMA Board member, President of Christian Life College

I was impressed by both the city of Grand Rapids and the welcoming community of people I met. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. As President of RCMA’s Board of Directors, I look forward to a great conference in January 2009.

Rev. Thomas Jackson, CMP, United Pentecostal Church International

"During our conference, we had several opportunities for our members to travel around Grand Rapids. We held a gallery tour throughout the donwtown area and also organized a progressive meal in which our members had hors d'ouvres at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, dinner at Kendall College of Art and Design, and dessert at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Our members were very impressed with Grand Rapids and had positivie things to say about their experience here."

Amy Vander Pol, Michigan Art Education Association Conference

Grand Rapids was the perfect host city for our convention. Our attendees were treated to outstanding hospitality and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere especially from the staff and the general public.

Gary Anderson, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

I was impressed with the friendliness and cleanliness of the city and it offered several culturally diverse activities. I give the experience 5 Stars.

Ms. Melanie Dungan, National Farmers Association

Great show! I heard from several people that regularly attend NACE conferences that this was by far the best facility so far!

Mike Roper, National Association of County Engineers

We may not have been a big player in the realm of conference events, but Grand Rapids made us feel as if we were.

Jon Rice, National Association of County Engineers