Experience Grand Rapids
Janet Korn has had a diverse work experience. Janet started their career at Gilbert Robinson Houlihan's Restaurants, where they served as a General Manager for almost a decade. In 1989, they joined Grand Rapids Community as an Adjunct Instructor, where they taught classes and also developed and managed the Institute for Culinary Education. Their most recent role was as the Senior Vice President at Experience Grand Rapids, where they have been since 1995.
Janet Korn completed their Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University, where they studied from 1976 to 1980. Before attending college, they graduated from East Grand Rapids High School, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.
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.