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Michigan Cares for Tourism Volunteer Event
This year's volunteer event will be at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park in Copper Harbor, MI. To register, Visit the Michigan Cares for Tourism website.
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Topic: Student & Industry Networking Meeting will be held in 107C DeVos Center
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Speaker: Chris Jack - American Hotel & Lodging Association Download Agenda
Find out more »Holiday Celebration with Women in Leadership
Join KCHA and Women in Leadership for a holiday celebration featuring an UGLY SWEATER PARTY! Click here to register The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan Needs Your Help! Don't forget to bring a donation for the Ronald McDonald House. A list of items needed is attached. Download the Ronald McDonald House Holiday Wishlist
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Speakers include Dave Lorenz from Travel Michigan and Justin Winslow, President & CEO from the newly reformed Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association. We will be voting on our 2019 board members. Download the Agenda
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Topic: Proposition I and it’s impact on the Local Hospitality Industry – Grand Rapids Chamber Download the Agenda
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Topic: Respect & Anti-Harassment in the Hospitality Industry Speaker: Ellen Winterburn, VP of Human Resources, BaryFly Ventures Download the Agenda
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Meeting will be held in the Theater. Topic: Project 1 (ArtPrize Changes) Speaker: Jaenell Woods, Communications Manager Download the Agenda
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Closed to the Public
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Topic: Mental Health in the Hospitality Industry Speaker: Bob VandePol, MSW – Executive Director of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services’ Employee Assistance and Church Assistance programs Happy Hour at Big E’s immediately following the meeting. Download the Agenda
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Golf Outing
This year's golf outing, Putting for Pineapples, is presented by Experience Grand Rapids,
AHC+ Hospitality & Suburban Inns
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Location: Hampton Inn Airport Topic: Employment issues in the Local Hospitality Industry Download the Agenda
Find out more »Michigan Cares for Tourism Leelanau State Park
The 2019 Michigan Cares for Tourism event is at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse at Leelanau State Park. Download the Event Flier Register at the event Website
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Topic: Active Shooter & Security Concerns Speaker: Russ Aubil, Director of Security & Safety, Amway Hotel Corp. Download the September Agenda
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Topic of Discussion: 2020 Association Goals & Objectives Download the Agenda
Find out more »Annual Holiday Gathering – KCHA & WIHL-GR
KCHA and WIHL-GR invite you and your staff to join us for our annual holiday gathering...full of fun, bites and bubbles (from the bubbly wall) at the NEW Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown. CLICK HERE TO RSVP WEAR YOUR UGLY SWEATER! Last year, we had so much fun, we're doing it again. We'll have a couple prizes for the ugliest of the ugly. BRING YOUR DONATIONS! We are once again collecting for the Ronald McDonald House West Michigan. Here are some…
Find out more »2020 Pool Operator Training
Learn what you need to know about: Pool Water Quality Public Pool Liability lssues Pool Water Chemistry Michigan Public Pool Rules This session will be focused on indoor Pool Operations, but all pool operators are welcome to attend. There is no fee for this training but registration is required: Email: alicia.klomp@kentcountymi.gov to reserve a seat. Download the event flyer
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Voting for President & Secretary and approval of the bylaw changes. Download the Agenda
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Speaker: Dave Lorenz – Travel Michigan Speaker: Caitlin Hopkins - Group Sales Strategist, Studio Park Download the Agenda
Find out more »2020 Pool Operator Training
Learn what you need to know about: Pool Water Quality Public Pool Liability issues Pool Water Chemistry Michigan Public Pool Rules This session will be focused on Outdoor Pool Operations, but all pool operators are welcome to attend. There is no fee for this training but registration is required: Email: alicia.klomp@kentcountymi.gov to reserve a seat. Download the event flyer
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Speakers on the State of the Hospitality Industry During COVID-19 • Doug Small – Experience Grand Rapids • Dave Lorenz – Travel Michigan • Justin Winslow – Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Download the Agenda Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94371520187?pwd=bkl1MGZPelJlSElwZE42d3F5T2pzZz09 Meeting ID: 943 7152 0187 Password: 085260 One tap mobile +19292056099,,94371520187#,,1#,085260# US (New York) Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 943 7152 0187 Password: 085260
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Download the Agenda Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94371520187?pwd=bkl1MGZPelJlSElwZE42d3F5T2pzZz09 Meeting ID: 943 7152 0187 Password: 085260 One tap mobile +19292056099,,94371520187#,,1#,085260# US (New York) Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 943 7152 0187 Password: 085260
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Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94599273008?pwd=WXNhT01zTHEzbHJnSVZPb1U4allNZz09 Meeting ID: 943 7152 0187 Password: 085260 One tap mobile +19292056099,,94371520187#,,1#,085260# US (New York) Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 943 7152 0187 Password: 085260 Download the Agenda
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Find out more »West Michigan Sports Commission Golf Outing
Join us for the 1st Annual West Michigan Sports Commission Golf Outing at Thousand Oaks Golf Course. For more information and to download the event brochure and registration form, CLICK HERE To register online, visit https://events.eventzilla.net/e/wmsc-golf-outing-2138794373
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We will be meeting in the Portico. Adult beverages will be available for purchase during the meeting Tours of the hotel will also be offered after the meeting for those interested. Download the Agenda
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