Speaker: Angela Nelson – Experience GR (Multicultural Business Development & Inclusion)

Topic: Sexual Harassment Awareness Month Download the Agenda

Topic: Giving Back to the Local Community Join us for a Happy Hour at the Kids’ Food Basket farm on Leonard Street. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Download the Agenda

Benefiting Hospitality Student Programs & Education Around Michigan 8-8:45am — Check-In & Driving Range Practice 9:00am — Welcome & Shotgun Start 2:00pm — Awards & Raffle REGISTER ONLINE Click here to register online. Please read the instructions under each sponsorship / team category to make sure all the appropriate information is submitted. NOTE: If you […]

Topic: The Spirit of Grand Rapids (Cocktails & Distilled Spirits)
Topic: ArtPrize – Todd Herring & Janelle Ott

Topic: Student & Industry Networking Meeting will be held in 107C DeVos Center

Speaker: Chris Jack - American Hotel & Lodging Association Download Agenda

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

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

Topic: Proposition I and it’s impact on the Local Hospitality Industry – Grand Rapids Chamber Download the Agenda

Topic: Respect & Anti-Harassment in the Hospitality Industry Speaker: Ellen Winterburn, VP of Human Resources, BaryFly Ventures Download the Agenda

Meeting will be held in the Theater. Topic: Project 1 (ArtPrize Changes) Speaker: Jaenell Woods, Communications Manager Download the Agenda

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

Location: Hampton Inn Airport Topic: Employment issues in the Local Hospitality Industry Download the Agenda

Topic: Active Shooter & Security Concerns Speaker: Russ Aubil, Director of Security & Safety, Amway Hotel Corp. Download the September Agenda

Topic of Discussion: 2020 Association Goals & Objectives Download the Agenda

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 […]

Voting for President & Secretary and approval of the bylaw changes. Download the Agenda

Speaker: Dave Lorenz – Travel Michigan Speaker: Caitlin Hopkins - Group Sales Strategist, Studio Park Download the Agenda

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 […]