“Hometown Hero Jon Rice says the “road to success” is paved with collaboration. He attributes securing the NACE Convention and Expo to the information and presentation materials provided by the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place. Thanks Jon, a lot can be accomplished when we work together.”

Jon Rice, State Director/MI National Association of County Engineers (NACE)

Why bring your group to Grand Rapids?

When you help bring a meeting or convention to Grand Rapids, you help infuse the local economy with thousands of dollars. You help the economy and make your organization shine!

Hosting your meeting in Grand Rapids will:

  • provide prestige and publicity for you and your local organization
  • strengthen membership/attendance in your state and local chapters
  • stimulate the local economy

Impact of conventions for the Michigan's West Coast region:

  • One person spends on average $288 per day
  • 100 people spend on average $28,800 per day
  • 500 people spend on average $144,000 per day