Downtown Grand Rapids! What an Exciting and Ever Changing Place

Every day we hear about new developments and growth in Grand Rapids, and downtown especially. It's mind boggling.

The Acrisure Amphitheater will open in May of next year with blockbuster shows booking in already.

The Amway Soccer stadium is under construction now and will bring professional soccer to downtown Grand Rapids.

New office towers and condos and apartments are planned for the riverfront.

Geeze! Our heads are spinning!

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Experience Grand Rapids, the marketing and promotional engine of Grand Rapids, has put together a really cool video to give everyone a better picture of what is happening and will be happening. Check it out!

WOW! Experience Grand Rapids says this is showing off $1.2 billion dollars in investments. Unbelievable! And, don't you get the feeling "you ain't seen nothin yet!"

The entire greater Grand Rapids area is growing with new companies, young professionals and families, wanting to be a part of a very vibrant city and culture.

Experience GR says: "Grand Rapids is No. 8 on the list of (America's Best Towns to Visit) thanks to its vibrant arts scene, thriving beer culture and family-friendly recreation.

Experience GR says we are blessed with "world-class attractions and outdoor recreation, a nationally ranked food and craft beverage scene and all sorts of  unexpected surprises." Grand Rapids is a Top 20 U.S. Foodie City as well.

How does this all happen?

It's not a magic wand, that's for sure. It really the blood, sweat and tears of government, city, townships and county, businesses, community leaders, willing to put money and hard work where their mouth is to make it all happen. The philanthropy and cooperation in this town is amazing, and I wouldn't live anywhere else.