Name: America at 250
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-10

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

**JOAN TOWER** *Made in America*  
**Z. RANDALL STROOPE** *Franklin*  
**AMY BEACH** Symphony in E minor, "Gaelic"

From Joan Tower's bold *Made in America* to Stroope's rich *Franklin*, featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, to the lush and expansive *"Gaelic"* Symphony, this concert celebrates American voices, telling a story of resilience and personal triumph.

America at 250

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