Name: Window Preservation Alliance Annual Conference
Start: 2026-10-08
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

Join us for the 9th Annual Conference. Space *will be limited, and you don't want to miss out of the education, networking and recharge you only get being around other putty heads!*

**Tentative Agenda:**

- Thursday, Oct 8th: 5:30pm - 8:30pm I Welcome Reception at a local spot to reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones for those who are arriving on Thursday.
- Friday, Oct 9th: 8am - 5pm I Full day of sessions is in the works and will be shared as we get closer, Friday Evening, Oct 9th: 6pm - 9pm I Conference Dinner where partners and others are welcome to join you for food and drinks with an add-on ticket.
- Saturday, October 10th: 8am - Noon I Half day with the Annual WPA Member Meeting and more sessions to cap off the weekend.

Window Preservation Alliance Annual Conference

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