Organization Overview
DeVos Place is a premier convention center located in downtown Grand Rapids. Nestled beside the Grand River, the picturesque riverfront setting is the perfect backdrop for your convention, tradeshow, meeting or any event. DeVos Place offers a unique combination of meeting and exhibition space to accommodate a variety of events. Downtown Grand Rapids is located 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and easily accessible from all major interstates.
The convention center features a 162,000 square foot, column free exhibit hall, 40,000 square foot ballroom and 26 individual meeting rooms (32,000 square feet). Twelve spacious loading docks (with a wash bay and marshaling area) on Michigan Street allow for easy access into the exhibit hall. Two loading docks and a ramp on Lyon Street provide access to the ballroom.
In addition, DeVos Place features a 2,543 seat performing arts theater, DeVos Performance Hall, with two independent loading docks and one loading ramp. Featuring performances from the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Ballet, Opera Grand Rapids and Broadway Grand Rapids, DeVos Performance Hall also serves as the perfect space for a general session or keynote address. DeVos Place is part of a vibrant downtown entertainment district featuring over 50 dining establishments, nightclubs, museums and the 12,000+ seat Van Andel Arena, all within walking distance.
Immediately adjacent to DeVos Place, world-class accommodations are available including the Four-Star Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, JW Marriott and the Courtyard by Marriott. All hold more than 1,100 guest rooms and are within walking distance of DeVos Place, most of them accessible by a climate controlled skywalk. Grand Rapids features big city attractions and sophistication with the intimacy and charm of a small town. DeVos Place offers the perfect setting for your next convention or meeting.
The convention center features a 162,000 square foot, column free exhibit hall, 40,000 square foot ballroom and 26 individual meeting rooms (32,000 square feet). Twelve spacious loading docks (with a wash bay and marshaling area) on Michigan Street allow for easy access into the exhibit hall. Two loading docks and a ramp on Lyon Street provide access to the ballroom.
In addition, DeVos Place features a 2,543 seat performing arts theater, DeVos Performance Hall, with two independent loading docks and one loading ramp. Featuring performances from the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Ballet, Opera Grand Rapids and Broadway Grand Rapids, DeVos Performance Hall also serves as the perfect space for a general session or keynote address. DeVos Place is part of a vibrant downtown entertainment district featuring over 50 dining establishments, nightclubs, museums and the 12,000+ seat Van Andel Arena, all within walking distance.
Immediately adjacent to DeVos Place, world-class accommodations are available including the Four-Star Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, JW Marriott and the Courtyard by Marriott. All hold more than 1,100 guest rooms and are within walking distance of DeVos Place, most of them accessible by a climate controlled skywalk. Grand Rapids features big city attractions and sophistication with the intimacy and charm of a small town. DeVos Place offers the perfect setting for your next convention or meeting.
Jen Henkel
Director of Sales
Adam Sturt
Director of Operations and Event Services
Bayli Sackreiter
Event Coordinator
Breasia Battle
Sales Manager
Charlie Gilroy
Event Coordinator
Chris Machuta
Assistant General Manager
Eddie T.L. Tadlock
Assistant General Manager
Grace Tarala
Event Coordinator
Hilarie Carpenter
Director of Marketing
Jeff Comstock
Sales Manager
Matt VanEssendelft
Event Manager
Morgan Marble
Event Coordinator
Richard MacKeigan
General Manager
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Conference and Training Centers, Entertainment, Exposition Services