Kent County Hospitality Association

2020 Pool Operator Training
2020-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Kent County Health Department, 700 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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.
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Annual Holiday Gathering - KCHA & WIHL-GR
2019-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown, 140 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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 items they’re requesting:

Gift Cards (Meijer, Staples, Gas Stations, Restaurants)
Family board games, puzzles and books.
Holiday gift wrap (including gift bags, tissue paper, tape)
Household items (Clorox wipes, liquid dish soak, laundry soap, paper towels)
Food items (Granola/Nutrigrain bars, easy mac-n-cheese cups, variety pack chips/crackers, individual serving snacks)

INVITE YOUR STAFF! This invitation is for all KCHA & WIHL-GR members and staff as a thank you for all that you do for our local hospitality industry…and to get us excited for the next Roaring ’20s (the 2020s that is).
PLEASE RSVP! In order to turn in our count, we need reservations by Noon on Monday, December 2.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
If you park in the Ellis lot next to the Hyatt Place, we can provide a 3-hour validation voucher for you. Otherwise, you can find area parking information here.
We will have Coat Check, so no worries if the weather is seasonal (have you heard the winter predictions for Michigan?).
Happy Holidays!

CTA Class
2019-10-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Doubletree Hotel, 4747 28th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, United States

Member Meeting
2019-10-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Frederik Meijer Gardens, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States
Topic of Discussion: 2020 Association Goals & Objectives
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CTA Class
2019-09-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Embassy Suites, 710 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Member Meeting
2019-09-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Topic: Active Shooter & Security Concerns
Speaker: Russ Aubil, Director of Security & Safety, Amway Hotel Corp.
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Michigan Cares for Tourism Leelanau State Park
2019-09-16 11:30 - 2019-09-17 17:30 | Leelanau State Park, 15390 N Lighthouse Point Rd, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
The 2019 Michigan Cares for Tourism event is at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse at Leelanau State Park.
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Register at the event Website

Member Meeting
2019-08-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn Airport, 3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd., Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, United States
Location: Hampton Inn Airport
Topic: Employment issues in the Local Hospitality Industry
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CTA Class
2019-08-14 08:00 - 12:00 | J. W. Marriott, 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

CTA Class
2019-07-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

CTA Class
2019-06-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Place South, 2150 Metro Lane, Wyoming, MI, 49519, United States

Golf Outing
2019-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunnybrook Country Club, 624 Port Sheldon Street SW, Grandville, MI, 49418, United States
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
PRESENTED BY
Experience Grand Rapids
AHC+ Hospitality & Suburban Inns
SCHEDULE

8-8:45am — Check-In & Driving Range Practice
9:00am — Welcome & Shotgun Start
2:00pm — Awards & Raffle

CTA Class
2019-05-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Sleep Inn Suites Airport, 4284 29th Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, United States

Member Meeting
2019-05-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Embassy Suites, 710 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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.
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CTA Class
2019-05-08 | 20 Monroe Live, 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Closed to the Public

CTA Class
2019-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Key Realty, 401 Hall St. SW, Suite 313, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

Member Meeting
2019-04-18 15:30 - 17:00 | ArtPrize Offices, 41 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Meeting will be held in the Theater.
Topic: Project 1 (ArtPrize Changes)
Speaker: Jaenell Woods, Communications Manager
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CTA Class
2019-04-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Baymont Inn Walker, 2151 Holton Court, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544, United States

Member Meeting
2019-03-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Grand Rapids Brewing Co., 1 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Topic: Respect & Anti-Harassment in the Hospitality Industry
Speaker: Ellen Winterburn, VP of Human Resources, BaryFly Ventures
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CTA Class
2019-03-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Homewood Suites Downtown, 161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Member Meeting
2019-02-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 250 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
Topic: Proposition I and it’s impact on the Local Hospitality Industry – Grand Rapids Chamber
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CTA Class
2019-02-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn Downtown, 310 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States

CTA Laughfest Training
2019-02-09 12:00 - 15:00

CTA Class
2019-01-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn Airport, 3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd., Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, United States

Member Meeting
2019-01-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Doubletree Hotel, 4747 28th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, United States
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.
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WAVE Awards Ceremony
2019-01-14 08:00 - 17:00

Holiday Celebration with Women in Leadership
2018-12-06 16:30 - 18:30 | City Built Brewing, 820 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 155, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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

WAVE Awards Ceremony & GR International Wine, Beer & Food Fest
2018-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Member Meeting
2018-10-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Thornapple Brewing, 6262 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
Speaker: Chris Jack – American Hotel & Lodging Association
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Member Meeting
2018-09-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Grand Valley State University Downtown Campus, 401 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504-6431, United States
Topic: Student & Industry Networking
Meeting will be held in 107C DeVos Center
