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lation via the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). • • GRAND RAPIDS• • Grand Rapids, Michigan boasts an unprecedented level of cooperation between public, private, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Fueled by an inno- vative, pioneering spirit, this collaboration has helped the city achieve one of America's strongest economies – and it can help you deliver one of your most effective and memorable meetings. Nightlife is booming with over 50 restau- rants in the downtown area alone and the fastest growing entertainment district in the state. The city offers top-notch per- forming arts and award-winning hotels and B & B's. The Grand Rapids/Kent County area is also becoming known as a golf mecca with premier championship golf courses and it is located only min- utes from the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Anchored by DeVos Place Convention Center and Van Andel Arena, the down- town convention campus is compact and easy to navigate. Yet it encompasses an impressive array of amenities and attrac- tions for your attendees to enjoy – includ- ing seven hotels, six museums, 100+ shops and restaurants, and a bustling nightlife scene. The Convention Center features a 162,000-sq. ft., column free exhibit hall, a 40,000-sq. ft. ballroom and 26 individual meeting rooms (32,000 sq. ft.). Since 1971, the year Lyman Parks was voted in as the city's first African- American mayor, the African-American community has become more tightly woven into the fabric of the city while still maintaining its own unique identity. According to the 2010 census, one out of every five Grand Rapids residents is an African-American, and one in every seven area businesses is owned by an African- American. • • LANSING• • Location for your next big event can mean absolutely everything. From the amenities you need to all the extras atten- dees demand, there is no better choice than Greater Lansing. Greater Lansing is 90 minutes away from 90 percent of the state's population, making it easily acces- sible for attendees, exhibitors and speak- ers. This community is also in the heart of the Midwest, making Michigan's Capital City a prime destination for regional and national events of all kinds. Lansing Center is a state-of-the-art convention facility located in the heart of Lansing's entertainment district, featuring panoramic views of the scenic downtown area. Situated among beautiful rain gar- dens and fountains along Michigan Avenue, Mid-Michigan's premier meeting and banquet location has over 175,000 sq. ft. of contemporary space including nearly 72,000 sq. ft. of column-free exhib- it halls and 20 breakout rooms. Located on the banks of the Grand River, it is con- veniently connected to abundant parking options and the Radisson Hotel via a cov- ered pedway. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Great Lansing Michigan CVB (888) 252-6746 https://www.lansing.org B M & T ••• July August 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 47 AREA GUIDES • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Detroit Marriott At The Renaissance 1,298 Crowne Plaza Detroit Down- town Riverfront 367 MGM Grand Detroit 400 Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport Hotel 359 Greektown Casino-Hotel 400 Roberts Riverwalk Hotel 100 EXHIBITION FACILITIES TFC Center Total Exhibit Space 723,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 14 Largest Ballroom 40.000 sq. ft. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Detroit Metro CVB (800) DETROIT (388-7648 https://visitdetroit.com/ Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce (313) 309-3316 • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS JW Marriott Grand Rapids 333 Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton 681 DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Rapids 226 Embassy Suites – Downtown Grand Rapids 250 Plaza Grand Rapids Airport Hotel & Conference Center 320 EXHIBITION FACILITIES DeVos Place Convention Center Total Exhibit Space 162,000 sq. ft.. Meeting Room 26 Largest Ballroom 40,000 sq. ft. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Experience Grand Rapids (800) 678-9859 https://www.experiencegr.com Devos_Place Convention Center photo credit: DeVos Place C.C.