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Toast the Town presentation slide of Floyd Wilson, Jr. Destination Champion Award

Experience Grand Rapids Awards Leaders for Impact on Visitor Economy at Toast the Town 2024

Destination marketing organization unveils inaugural Dr. Floyd Wilson, Jr. Destination Champion Award Grand Rapids…

Experience GR Staff
May 9, 2024

Janet Korn- Senior Vice President at Experience Grand Rapids

Experience Grand Rapids Senior VP Janet Korn Receives Pure Michigan Legacy Award

Korn honored for her transformative impact on the Michigan tourism industry Grand Rapids, Mich . – Experience…

April 11, 2024

Experience GR Team receiving Chairman's Award

Chairman's Award Presented to Experience Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority Presents 2023 Chairman’s Award to Experience Grand Rapids…

Experience GR Staff
November 17, 2023