Experience Grand Rapids
Jessica Briggs, CMP, is an experienced Events Manager currently working at Experience Grand Rapids since May 2022, where responsibilities include planning and executing various events and overseeing the Sales gifting process. Prior to this role, Jessica served as an Event Coordinator at Midtown Center LLC from May 2017 to May 2022, collaborating with clients on event logistics. Previous experience includes a Marketing & Events Intern position at Downtown Market Grand Rapids and roles in accounts receivable and administrative support at Visual Workplace and Repocast.com. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a focus on Meeting and Event Management from Grand Valley State University and a Cosmetology License from Excel Academies of Cosmetology.
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.