Experience Grand Rapids
Tim Nelson has extensive work experience in the convention services industry. Tim started in 1999 as a Convention Services Manager at Experience Grand Rapids, where they worked until 2020. In 2017, they became the Director of Convention Services, a role they held until 2020. From 2020 onwards, Tim has been working as an Associate, with specific details about the company they are currently employed at unknown.
Tim Nelson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Aquinas College - Grand Rapids. In addition, they have obtained a certification as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) from the Events Industry Council in January 2007. No specific start year, end year, or field of study is provided for their education at Aquinas College.
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.