I spent last Saturday giving a tour of GR’s attractions to a medical focused group – followed by a tour of one of the city’s newest buildings: Metro Health Hospital. We took the long route to the Hospital – driving through Heritage Hill, Uptown, past all four museums, the Entertainment District, and Medical Hill before reaching our destination.
On our tour, I learned that the construction of the Hospital was focused, like most new and refurbished structures in GR, on the environment. The hospital is joining several GR Buildings with LEED Certification, including the world’s first LEED Certified Museum, the GR Art Museum.
The tour ended by putting scrubs on and getting a sneak peak at the operating rooms. Had I known this, I wouldn’t have worn my tall black pumps! Luckily, the appeal of the stellar facility and it’s environmental benefits distracted everyone from my tall heals and oversized scrubs – and lets not even talk about the hair nets!
While I had a great time and learned a lot – next time, I will remember to wear sensible shoes!
6.23.2008
R-O-Y-G-B-I-V
I had a very fun event last week – and after looking back on it, I realized it was pretty colorful too.
We started with the good ole’ Red, White and Blue – also known as the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. There, our group got a tour of the new exhibit, Extraordinary Circumstances, which displays photographs of the Ford Presidency by the official Whitehouse Photographer, David Kennerly. Here’s the catch – David Kennerly came in to give the tour personally!
Then we boarded a restored GR Trolley to take us to our nex
t location. Since restoration is seen as Environmentally Friendly, I am giving this activity the color Green.
Our group then walked up the steps and into a taste of Spain at San Chez Tapas Bistro Рwhere the Orange, Indigo, and Violet hues warmed our conversations while the aroma whetted our appetites. We enjoyed a delicious display of dishes while a local Jazz Trio helped set the tone. One of my favorite desserts served was the rich, Yellow, Cr̬me Brule!
We started with the good ole’ Red, White and Blue – also known as the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. There, our group got a tour of the new exhibit, Extraordinary Circumstances, which displays photographs of the Ford Presidency by the official Whitehouse Photographer, David Kennerly. Here’s the catch – David Kennerly came in to give the tour personally!
Then we boarded a restored GR Trolley to take us to our nex
t location. Since restoration is seen as Environmentally Friendly, I am giving this activity the color Green.Our group then walked up the steps and into a taste of Spain at San Chez Tapas Bistro Рwhere the Orange, Indigo, and Violet hues warmed our conversations while the aroma whetted our appetites. We enjoyed a delicious display of dishes while a local Jazz Trio helped set the tone. One of my favorite desserts served was the rich, Yellow, Cr̬me Brule!
What better way to welcome summer than with a splash of color?
6.12.2008
Blinkies, Twinkies, and Flashers… An unscientific measure of progress
This week I am “on the road” promoting Grand Rapids to an Association that
will be in GR in 2009. I am having fun doing Attendance Building with this group, talking about the amenities, activities, and attractions of GR and passing out our “Blinking Buttons” (pins with flashing lights) at our booth. It’s fun handing them out and equally entertaining to hear what names people call them - including blinkies, flashers, twinkles, twinkies, sparklers, etc. As I walked around the convention center, I saw just how effective our promotions were, as I couldn’t turn without seeing lights flashing from someone’s name badge. I love being with collectors groups
like this one as they are filled with passion - and I think I fit in as I am enthusiastic about what I am doing– informing everyone why they should attend the conference in GR!
When I get home, if I can close my eyes and still see the flashing lights of the pins, I will know that we had a successful Attendance Building trip – and I am sure we will have a more scientific measure as the registration continues to roll in!
will be in GR in 2009. I am having fun doing Attendance Building with this group, talking about the amenities, activities, and attractions of GR and passing out our “Blinking Buttons” (pins with flashing lights) at our booth. It’s fun handing them out and equally entertaining to hear what names people call them - including blinkies, flashers, twinkles, twinkies, sparklers, etc. As I walked around the convention center, I saw just how effective our promotions were, as I couldn’t turn without seeing lights flashing from someone’s name badge. I love being with collectors groups
like this one as they are filled with passion - and I think I fit in as I am enthusiastic about what I am doing– informing everyone why they should attend the conference in GR!
When I get home, if I can close my eyes and still see the flashing lights of the pins, I will know that we had a successful Attendance Building trip – and I am sure we will have a more scientific measure as the registration continues to roll in!
6.04.2008
How's The Weather Up There?
Tall people often get asked, “How’s the weather up there?” The only way I will ever get asked that question is if I find myself on a top floor of a high rise – 
which is exactly how I started my day today. We had our Annual Celebration this morning at the University Club, another unique spot to hold an event in the city. It is a beautiful space with chandeliers, elegant furniture and sweeping views of the city, including La Grande Vitesse, Alexander Calder’s landmark sculpture. We talked about the CVB’s recent successes and future goals with a video while some of our Hometown Heroes shared their involvement with bringing conventions to Grand Rapids. Overall, we enjoyed delicious food, great company, and of course, a fabulous view. And the weather wasn’t too bad either.
which is exactly how I started my day today. We had our Annual Celebration this morning at the University Club, another unique spot to hold an event in the city. It is a beautiful space with chandeliers, elegant furniture and sweeping views of the city, including La Grande Vitesse, Alexander Calder’s landmark sculpture. We talked about the CVB’s recent successes and future goals with a video while some of our Hometown Heroes shared their involvement with bringing conventions to Grand Rapids. Overall, we enjoyed delicious food, great company, and of course, a fabulous view. And the weather wasn’t too bad either.
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