Meeting Planners
Meet in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region!
Nestled in the heart of scenic Mid-Michigan, the Great Lakes Bay Region is the perfect place to meet & retreat! Conveniently located just 90 miles north of Detroit, the Great Lakes Bay Region offers affordable, upscale facilities with small-town charm and personalized service. Give us a chance to share our hospitality and spirit with you!
Contact us if you are planning for any of the following markets:
- Association
- Corporate
- Military
- Fraternal
- Educational
- Religious
- Reunions
- Social Events
Our meetings & conventions professionals can assist you with:
- RFP Bidding Process: Interested in bidding to host any event or conference? We love to compete! Just send us the RFP or bid packet & we'll take it from there!
- Familiarization Tours: We invite and encourage you to let us coordinate your site visits throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. We have so much to show you!
- Site Selection Coordination: At your request, we can provide you with information and pricing from properties in our region that meet your requirements
- Promotional Materials: At no charge, area events and attractions provide promotional materials for us to share with you and your attendees
- Publicity Contacts: With our press kits and media contacts, let us help you get the publicity coverage your'e looking for!
- Unique Group Activities: From arts and culture to exciting and adventures, golf, and family fun, we want to help you incorporate fun-filled activities that will create memories of a lifetime for your attendees.
- Transportation Options: From public transportation to taxis, motorcoaches, party buses, and limousine services, we have the connections to move your guests from place to place comfortably and efficiently.
- Visitor Guides: Free for your attendees, our brand new, vibrant 124-page travel guide showcases everything there is to see and do throughout the region!
- Program/Event Planning: Our seasoned meeting professionals look forward to assisting you in coordinating your entire event
- Licensing & Permits: We know where to go to get you what you need!
- Volunteers: We have amazing volunteer services and groups throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region eager to learn how they can help you!
- Official Welcome Letters: We can provide you with personalized letters of welcome to your attendees
- Photo Gallery: Our CVB has a gallery of incredible photos for you to use in your online and print materials to promote your meeting or event!
Call or e-mail me today to get started, or begin by submitting an RFP!
Sonja Wood, CMP
Meeting & Convention Sales Manager
Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
(989) 752-7164 ext. 264
swood@visitgreatlakesbay.org