Downtown Conference Center

In the Heart of Grand Rapids

WMU - Grand Rapids Campus - Downtown - Classroom

A renovated historic building in Grand Rapids' trendy arena district provides an urban, upscale setting for Western's downtown Conference Center. The exposed brick and beam construction is complemented by contemporary detailing and furnishings. Twenty meeting rooms are available at this location, including a 3,960 square-foot Grand Hall, which can seat up to 300 guests for dinner, 400 people at theatre style, or 200 people at classroom style. Adjacent is The Commons which is a distinctive setting for social engagements such as wedding receptions, retirement dinners, fundraisers, or other gala events.

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Specialized activities can be accommodated in these areas:

  • Combined areas of Grand Hall, Commons, & Cyber Cafe to accomodate large events/receptions with food stations or exhibitors
  • Commons Area for 300 people reception style
  • President's suite with professional board room
  • Vice President's suite for high-level meetings
  • Computer lab with 30 networked computers
  • Cyber Café featuring Internet connectivity and café-style seating
WMU - Grand Rapids Campus - Downtown - Wedding Cake
WMU - Grand Rapids Campus - Downtown - Lecture Set-Up
WMU - Grand Rapids Campus - Downtown - Reception Style Set Up

The Graduate Center - Downtown
200 Ionia Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Telephone: (616) 771-4100
Fax: (616) 771-4200

The Graduate Center - Beltline
2333 E. Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Telephone: (616) 771-9470
Fax: (616) 771-9483


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http://eup.wmich.edu/grandrapids/conferences/Downtown/

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