Venue

GLSEC will be held at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin College.

Located on East Beltline Avenue, the conference center is a short distance from the famous Meijer Gardens and only minutes from shopping, the zoo, and other attractions.

Flying into Grand Rapids

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport schedules regular flights from of airlines including American Eagle, Continental, Northwest, Midwest, and United.

• While you wait for your return flight, The GRR has free wireless internet service.
• If you stay at the conference center, there’s no need to rent a car – the center has a free complimentary shuttle.
• If you desire to other ground transportation, the GRR has number of options for ground transportation to, from, and around the airport.

If you choose to drive

Grand Rapids is centrally located in the Great Lakes Region, just 186 miles from Chicago, 160 miles from Detroit, and 296 miles from Indianapolis, according to the Grand Rapids Visitors Bureau.

You can get directions to the conference center directly from Google Maps.

Parking is provided at the Cenference Center Free of Charge.

Hotels – where to stay

Wake up and walk to the conference by staying in a Prince Center guest room. The guest rooms include a fitness room on-site, free continental breakfast, available internet. Rates start at under $100. You can even book your room online.

• The Amway Grand Plaza is a four-star resort and hotel in downtown Grand Rapids.
• Grand Rapids includes all the popular chains you prefer, such as Hilton and Mariott. You can search a complete list here.

Eat and drink, and Enjoy Grand Rapids

For the most up to date list of events and locations check out GRNow.org. Highlights of GR include:

• The variety of entertainment offered by The BOB
• The 1913 Room: the only five-diamond resturant in the state of Michigan
• The famous Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is the most enjoyable place to spend a good weather day.
• John Ball Zoo in downtown Grand Rapids is great place to spend the day with family.
• Grand Rapids Art Museum recently built a new facility that is both beautiful and eco-frienly.
• Those into history and architecture should not miss an opportunity to walk through the Heritage Hill District
• Grand Rapids was also home to President Gerald R. Ford and the Gerald R. Ford Museum