GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. Cool CITY

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1 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Cool CITY m e e t i n g e S S e n t i A L S

2 A Grand Place for a Meeting 1 of America s Super Cool Cities Expedia, 2017 #20 of 52 Places to Go Worldwide New York Times,

3 #1 Place to Visit in the US Groupon, 2015 Top U.S. Travel Destination Lonely Planet,

4 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN City Population: 196,445 (2017) Metro Area Population: 1,321,557 #1 Big U.S. City with Fastest-Growing Economy Forbes,

5 Why Grand Rapids? The Art of Collaboration. Every city has buildings, places and people. So what makes Grand Rapids different? grand Rapids boasts an unprecedented level of cooperation between public, private, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors a partnership fueled by an innovative, pioneering spirit that moves the city ever forward in new and dynamic directions. When you hold your event in grand Rapids, you benefit from the results of this collaboration: A meetings infrastructure rivaling that of much larger cities. Leisure options that are nationally and internationally recognized. And a commitment to marshal all the city s resources to support your success. Don t take our word for it. talk to the leaders of the nation s largest metropolitan areas, who attended the CeOs for Cities national meeting here. grand Rapids is the first second-tier destination ever to host this prestigious event chosen because organizers and attendees wanted to see first-hand how collaboration can make a city soar. it can also make your event rise above the rest. We invite you to collaborate with us to make it happen. 5

6 The # 1 Airport in North America (By size) Our gerald R. Ford international Airport was ranked first in the category Best Airports by Size and Region north America (2-5 million passengers per year) in it s gotten even better since, with a $45-million renovation that has upgraded everything from security checkpoints to food and dining options. Air travel to and from grand Rapids is quick, cost-effective and oh-so-convenient: 120+ daily nonstop flights to 20+ major market destinations Complimentary Business Center, Wi-Fi and charging stations Roaming customer service ambassadors answering questions On-site MI Tap Room serving local craft beers Just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids Nonstop Flight Service: Atlanta Baltimore/Washington DC Charlotte Chicago-O Hare Chicago-Midway Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Detroit Fort Lauderdale (seasonal) Fort Myers (seasonal) Houston Las Vegas Minneapolis-St. Paul New York-LaGuardia New York-Newark Orlando International (seasonal) Orlando-Sanford Philadelphia Phoenix-Mesa Punta Gorda St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Tampa International (seasonal) Washington DC-Dulles Washington DC-Reagan 6

7 By Road or By Rail Prefer to drive? Grand Rapids is located within a day s distance of half the U.S. population, at the junction of two major expressways. You can also take advantage of daily Amtrak service between Grand Rapids and Chicago, with convenient connections to other cities. Once you re here, it s easy to get around via taxi, rideshare apps and our Rapid bus system named America s #1 mid-sized transportation service. Or drive your own vehicle getting around is easy and fast. Sample Drive Times: Detroit 2.5 hours Chicago 3 hours Cleveland 4.5 hours Indianapolis 5 hours Toronto 6 hours Pittsburgh 6.5 hours Milwaukee 4 hours Minneapolis 9 hours Minneapolis Toronto Pittsburgh 7

8 Convention Campus We know you want a convention campus that s convenient, accessible, safe and enjoyable. Downtown Grand Rapids fits the bill most everything here is within a 10-minute walk. DeVos Place Convention Center 162,000 sq. ft. column-free exhibition hall 40,000 sq. ft. ballroom 26 individual meeting rooms (totaling 32,000 sq. ft.) 12 spacious loading docks Downtown Hotels 7 hotels with 1,700+ rooms 1,233 rooms connected by skywalk to DeVos Place At least 6 new hotels (900+ rooms) opening in of the Midwest s top 10 hotels (per Condé Nast) 8 Entertainment 100+ restaurants and nightclubs 6 world-class museums, including the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 11 breweries, distilleries and cideries Outstanding collection of public art Parks and boardwalks along the Grand River One of the nation s finest historic home districts Convenience & Safety Travel by bus, cab, trolley, pedicab and horse-drawn carriage Roaming Safety Ambassadors and Certified Tourism Ambassadors Welcome Center at the Grand Rapids Art Museum America s 2nd most secure large city (per Farmers Insurance) Weatherproof Comfort Climate-controlled skywalk from convention center to 3 hotels Snowmelt system keeps sidewalks clear Lake Michigan keeps us cooler in summer and warmer in winter

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10 Eat... Give your attendees the opportunity to explore one of the nation s finest farm-to-fork dining scenes Grand Rapids was named the #2 most affordable foodie city in the U.S. by WalletHub. Restaurants More than 100 within a 10-minute walk of our downtown convention center and hundreds more within a 15-minute drive. Enjoy all kinds of cuisines, farm-fresh ingredients and great prices. Downtown Market State-of-the-art local food emporium puts unique shops, restaurants, cooking classes, community events and a working greenhouse under one massive roof. Food Trail Self-guided tour highlights 30+ delectable destinations throughout the city from bakeries and chocolate shops to ethnic markets and health food stores. Farm Markets Browse farm markets in the city and tour family farms 10 minutes away on The Ridge one of the world s prime fruit-growing regions. Some Dining Best Bets: Grove Top 100 U.S. Restaurant for Foodies (Open Table) HopCat Crack Fries America s Top 10 French Fries (Food Network) Yesterdog America s 75 Best Hot Dogs (Daily Meal) Stella s Lounge America s Best Burger (GQ) Kitchen 67 - #1 U.S. Sandwich You Should Try Before You Die (Huffington Post) Luna Michigan s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant (Travel+Leisure) Go gourmet in Grand Rapids! 10 New York Magazine

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12 Drink... Give your attendees more places to unwind after a long day including the breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries within walking distance of our downtown convention center. Beer City USA Grand Rapids is internationally recognized for its craft beer scene. Our Beer City Ale Trail includes 60+ craft breweries eight of them downtown. Many of them offer behind-the-scenes tours as well as unique meeting spaces for breakout groups. Cocktail Culture Local distilleries use farm-fresh ingredients to put a new spin on classic spirits and creative mixologists throughout the city use them to add depth and flavor to cocktails. Hard and Soft Ciders Get award-winning local ciders in bars, restaurants and grocery stores or at the farms and cider mills where the apples are picked and pressed. Wine Trail The incredible variety of fruit grown in West Michigan gives rise to an astonishing diversity of wines that can be sampled at 30+ wineries and tasting rooms. Coffee & More Non-alcoholic options abound from roastedright-here coffees to Michigan-made teas to juices and sodas made with just-picked fruit. Some Beverage Best Bets: Founders Brewing Co. America s Best Craft Brewery (Daily Meal) Founders KBS and CBS 2 of the World s Top 10 Beers (Beer Advocate) HopCat America s Best Brewpub (RateBeer.com) Long Road Distillery Best of Show Winner (San Francisco World Spirits Competition) America s Best Beer Arktos Meadery Silver Medal Winner (Mazer Cup International) MadCap Coffee America s #3 Coffee Roaster (Thrillist) Scene! USA Today 2016 &

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14 And Be Very Entertained Give your attendees plenty of options for after-hours play Grand Rapids offers the amenities of a much larger city in a compact, easy-to-navigate community. Art Three world-class art museums, a profusion of public art and the world s largest art competition attest to the city s creative spirit. Music The Grand Rapids Music Trail includes 100+ venues for listening to live music, from favorite local bands to international superstars. Performing Arts Professional theatre, symphony, ballet and opera companies share area stages with comedy troupes and touring Broadway shows. Shopping From upscale malls to brand-name outlet stores and neighborhood boutiques, Grand Rapids offers the best shopping between Chicago and Detroit. Sports Professional baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer and stock-car racing provide year-round thrills for sports fans. Outdoor Recreation There are hundreds of places to run, bike, boat, swim, fish, golf, skate and ski, all within minutes of downtown. Family Fun Grand Rapids is the best place in America to raise a family (Forbes) and it s packed with family-friendly attractions and events. Museums Six downtown museums celebrate art, history, African American culture, presidential pedigree and more. America s # 3 Fun and Recreation City! Places Rated Almanac 14

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16 Major Attractions Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park* Named one of the world s Top 30 Must-See Museums, it combines natural and man-made art in a stunning setting. John Ball Zoo* Michigan s 4th most visited cultural facility houses 1,300+ animals just two miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Public Museum* A place of never-ending inspiration and discovery, with a focus on science, history and culture. Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum* State-of-the-art technology recreates the life and times of President Ford and his wife, Betty both interred on the grounds here. Grand Rapids Children s Museum Celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing an interactive hands-on environment for play. Grand Rapids Art Museum* 5,000+ permanent artworks and the nation s best touring exhibits in a building that is itself a work of art. Urban Institute of Contemporary Art* Michigan s largest contemporary art center celebrates visual arts, film, dance, literature, performance art and music. Gun Lake Casino 2,000+ slot machines, 47 gaming tables, live local music and four restaurants, all just 25 minutes from Grand Rapids. Lake Michigan Seventeen public beaches and four charming beach towns minutes west of Grand Rapids offer great swimming, sunbathing, shopping and dining. *Meeting spaces available. 16

17 Photo credit: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 17

18 Exceptional Facilities grand Rapids offers the widest range of meeting spaces in michigan and some of the most distinctive meeting spaces in the Midwest. From a leading-edge convention center in the heart of downtown to dozens of excellent facilities close to tourist, dining and shopping spots, grand Rapids has something to suit your unique goals. 18

19 A few of our most popular meeting spaces are profiled in the following pages. For more options, visit ExperienceGR.com/Meetings 19

20 DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI (616) Fax: (616) DeVos Place Ballroom ROOM NAME DIMENSIONS SQ. FT. CEILING BOOTHS BANQUET CLASSROOM RECEPTION THEATRE STEELCASE BALLROOM 147' x 267' 40,000 28' 180 2,500 2,016 2,500 4,000 ballroom a 143' x 89' 12,727 28' ,303 ballroom b 143' x 90' 12,870 28' ,376 ballroom c 71' x 86' 6,106 28' ballroom d 71 x 86 6, ballroom c/d 143' x 86' 12,298 28' ,344 20

21 DeVos Place Exhibit Hall ROOM NAME Dimensions sq. ft. ceiling booths banquet classroom reception theatre exhibit hall 450' x 360' 162,000 37'-72' ,730 9,000 9,000 14,560 exhibit hall a 150' x 360' 54,000 37'-60' 288 3,040 3,000 3,000 4,428 exhibit hall b 150' x 360' 54,000 56'-72' 299 3,350 3,000 3,000 4,544 exhibit hall c 150' x 360' 54,000 37'-60' 284 2,960 3,000 3,000 4,393 DeVos Place Grand Gallery ROOM NAME Dimensions sq. ft. ceiling booths banquet classroom reception theatre grand gallery 48' x 178' 8,544 18' meeting rooms grand gallery room a 33' x 48' 1,584 18' grand gallery room b 30' x 48' 1,440 18' grand gallery room c 30' x 48' 1,440 18' grand gallery room d 30' x 48' 1,440 18' grand gallery room E 30' x 48' 1,440 18' grand gallery room F 25' x 48' 1,200 18'

22 DeVos Place Grand Gallery Overlook ROOM NAME DIMENSIONS SQ. FT. CEILING BOOTHS BANQUET CLASSROOM RECEPTION THEATRE GALLERY OVERLOOK A & B 59' x 34' 2,006 14' gallery overlook room a 34' x 34' 1,156 14' gallery overlook room b 26' x 34' ' GALLERY OVERLOOK C & D 59' x 34' 2,006 14' gallery overlook room c 34' x 34' 1,156 14' gallery overlook room d 26' x 34' ' GALLERY OVERLOOK E & F 59' x 34' 2,006 14' gallery overlook room e 34' x 34' 1,156 14' gallery overlook room F 26' x 34' ' GALLERY OVERLOOK G & H 59' x 34' 2,006 14' gallery overlook room g 34' x 34' 1,156 14' gallery overlook room h 26' x 34' ' DeVos Place River Overlook ROOM NAME DIMENSIONS SQ. FT. CEILING BOOTHS BANQUET CLASSROOM RECEPTION THEATRE CHASE BOARDROOM 27' x 49' 1,323 14' RIVER OVERLOOK ROOM A & B 58' x 36' 2,088 14' river overlook room a 28' x 36' 1,008 14' river overlook room b 28' x 36' 1,008 14' RIVER OVERLOOK ROOM C & D 58' x 36' 2,088 14' river overlook room c 28' x 36' 1,008 14' river overlook room d 28' x 36' 1,008 14' RIVER OVERLOOK ROOM E & F 58' x 36' 2,088 14' river overlook room e 28' x 36' 1,008 14' river overlook room F 28' x 36' 1,008 14'

23 DeVos Place Monroe Avenue Rooms ROOM NAME Dimensions sq. ft. ceiling booths banquet classroom reception theatre Monroe Meeting rooms 76' x 68' 5,168 17' monroe meeting room a 33' x 68' 2,244 17' monroe meeting room b 43' x 21' ' monroe meeting room c 40' x 25' 1,000 17' monroe meeting room d 43' x 21' ' monroe meeting room c/d 43' x 46' 1,978 17' monroe meeting room B/c/D 43' x 68' 2,924 17' monroe meeting room B/C 33' x 46' 2,244 17' RECITAL hall 40' x 73' 2,920 17'

24 187 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI (616) (800) Fax: (616) Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton ROOM NAME Dimensions sq. ft. ceiling banquet classroom reception theatre President gerald r. ford 45' x 45' 2,025 20' fine arts room 28' x 16' 448 8'6" OTTAWA room 29' x 38' 1,100 8'6" riverview room 29' x 17' 493 8'6" Plaza boardroom A 29' x 14' 406 8'6" Plaza boardroom B 14' x 17' 238 8'6" th floor pinnacle room 29' x 31' 835 8' th floor rotunda 26' x 25' 650 9' Concourse Level - 2nd Floor 24

25 ROOM NAME Dimensions sq. ft. ceiling banquet classroom reception theatre Ambassador Ballroom 125' x 70 8,750 16' ,150 1,100 Ambassador East 62' x 70 4,375 16' Ambassador West 62' x 70 4,375 16' Campau Room 23' x 14' 329 9' Diamond Room 19' x 15' ' 10 Emerald Room 57' x 37' 2,138 9' Emerald Room A 24' x 37' 900 9' Emerald Room B 33' x 37' 1,238 9' Imperial Ballroom (Main) 56' x 55' 3,300 8'-30' Imperial Ballroom (Mezzanine) 56' x 10'-15' 1,800 15' Lyon Room 18' x 16' 296 9' Pantlind Ballroom 75' x 46' 3,450 35' Pantlind Foyer 45' x 13' 585 8' Pearl Room 38' x 29' 1,132 10' Governor s Room 79' x 37' 2,923 10' Robinson Room 29' x 13' 434 9' Ruby Room 32' x 19' ' Senator VandenBerg Room 94' x 35' 3,290 10' Senator VandenBerg Room A 47' x 35' 1,645 10' Senator VandenBerg Room B 47' x 35' 1,645 10' Concourse/Foyer Areas Second Floor Center Concourse 95' x 55' 5,225 18' 700 Crown Foyer 125' x 27' 3,375 16' 500 East Concourse 93' x 19' 1,767 12' 200 North Concourse 62' x 21' 1,302 10' 100 West Concourse 2,500 10' 150 Registration Area 10' Conference Level - 3rd Floor Atrium Level - Lower Level ROOM NAME Dimensions sq. ft. ceiling banquet classroom reception theatre Berkey 35' x 26' 910 8' 6" Grand View 78' x 23' 1,821 8' 6" Grand View A 36' x 26' 940 8' 6" Grand View B 23' x 22' 506 8' 6" Grand View C 17' x 22' 375 8' 6" Haldane 47' x 25' 1,175 8' 6" Heritage Hill 40' x 30' 1,220 8' 6" Kendall 34' x 30' 1,165 8' 6" Nelson 33' x 24' 792 8' 6" Pullman 22' x 16' 385 8' 6" Thornapple 41' x 24' 1,005 12' Winchester 25' x 24' 701 8' 6" Atrium 54' x 37' 1,998 9'

26 JW Marriott Grand Rapids 235 Louis Street NW Grand Rapids, MI (616) Fax: (616) Level One ROOM NAME DIMENSIONS SQ. FT. CEILING BOOTHS BANQUET CLASSROOM RECEPTION THEATRE OMIHACHIMAN 20' x 32' ' PERUGIA 18 x GA DISTRICT 16' x 21' ' GRIFFIN 29 x

27 Level Two ROOM NAME Dimensions sq. ft. ceiling booths banquet classroom reception theatre International Ballroom 140' x 88' 12,320 19' 6" ,500 1,100 Salon A 45' x 88' 3,960 19' 6" Salon B 50' x 88' 4,400 19' 6" Salon A and B 95' x 88' 8,360 19' 6" Salon C 45' x 44' 1,980 19' 6" Salon D 45' x 44' 1,980 19' 6" Salon C and D 90' x 88' 3,960 19' 6" Mispace 12 x Zapopan 15 x Bielsko-Biala 15' x 20' 300 9'

28 Downtown Courtyard by Marriott 11 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI (616) (800) Fax: (616) ROOM NAME SQ. FT. CEILING BANQUET CLASSROOM CONFERENCE RECEPTION THEATRE GRAND RIVER ROOM 3,360 12' KENT ROOM 1,430 10' OTTAWA ROOM 1,260 10' DIRECTORS ROOM A ' DIRECTORS ROOM B ' DIRECTORS ROOM C ' THE BOARDROOM '

29 Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids - Airport th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI (616) (800) 2CROWNE Fax: (616) ROOM NAME SQ. ft. ceiling booths banquet classroom reception theatre Grand Centennial Ballroom 4,840 12' Michigan Superior Huron Erie ' Ontario ' Great Lakes Atrium 4,480 12' Grand River Ballroom 2,640 12' Petoskey Mackinac Cheboygan Harbor Springs ' Saugatuck Traverse City Thornapple '

30 Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids - Airport th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI (616) (800) 2CROWNE Fax: (616) Salon Rooms ROOM NAME SQ. ft. ceiling booths banquet classroom reception theatre Salon A ' Salon b ' Salon c ' Salon d ' Salon e ' Salon f ' Salon g ' Salon h ' Executive Boardroom (seats 12) '

31 DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI (616) (855) Fax: (616) ROOM NAME SQ. ft. ceiling BOOTHS banquet classroom reception theatre Michigan Grand Ballroom 4,000 12' Salon A 1,000 12' Salon B 1,000 12' Salon C 1,000 12' Salon D 1,000 12' Wolverine 1,404 10' Wolverine A ' Wolverine B ' Kentwood ' Kentwood A ' Kentwood B ' Thornapple Room ' Boardroom (seats 12) '

32 Powerful Convention Services Our Grand Response Convention Services so unique we trademarked it offers tips, tools and support for every aspect of your event. You ll be assigned an experienced Convention Sales Manager who can help you with everything from planning to attendance-building to on-site support. And you ll enjoy 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of online resources. Like all our convention services, it s entirely complimentary. Red-carpet service begins the moment your attendees step off the plane airport greeters welcome and assist them with many aspects of their Grand Rapids stay. 32

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35 More to Explore More than 100 hotels and meeting spaces are available throughout Grand Rapids and Kent County, giving you a wide range of budget, amenity and location choices. Browse options at ExperienceGR.com/Meetings or Sales@ExperienceGR.com 35

36 171 Monroe Ave NW Suite 545 Grand Rapids MI (877)