Experience Grand Rapids
Carly Contreras is an accomplished marketing professional with a diverse background in digital marketing and communications. Currently serving as the Marketing Manager at Experience Grand Rapids since September 2021, Carly oversees email newsletter creation, manages creative team projects, and supports various marketing initiatives. Previously, Carly held the role of Marketing Coordinator at the same organization, contributing to email and social media efforts. Prior experience includes working as a Digital Marketing Specialist at JetCo Federal and interning in marketing and human resources at various organizations. Carly holds a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University.
Experience Grand Rapids
MISSION: Creating an exceptional community by sharing Grand Rapids with the world. What does that really mean? It means that we inspire tourism and conventions through short-term promotions, long-term marketing and sales strategies, and a focus on community developments that will impact the visitor experience. WHAT ARE WE: Experience Grand Rapids is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Grand Rapids/Kent County, Michigan. We are the only community resource devoted to marketing the destination by raising visitor awareness of the region’s brand characteristics of craft beer, music, family fun, outdoor recreation, art and culture and food. We care deeply about the impression we make on the people who come here. And we are constantly innovating new and creative ways to make the Grand Rapids experience even better.