Mission
We foster economic development by attracting sporting events which improve our citizens' quality of life and elevates the brand of Grand Rapids.
Mission
We foster economic development by attracting sporting events which improve our citizens' quality of life and elevates the brand of Grand Rapids.
The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) is bolstering its team as it continues fundraising for the Meijer Sports Complex expansion, hiring fundraising expert Barbara Benda to fill a new position as director of development. The WMSC also hired Courtney Miner as event coordinator of the Meijer State Games of Michigan, the commission’s signature event that embodies the values of participation, sportsmanship and healthy living among Michigan residents.
The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) reported today that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $87.9 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2023 through 121 events – the second highest year…
After successfully hosting a northern Michigan hub of the Meijer State Games - Winter Games in Marquette for the past two years, the State Games of Michigan (SGOM) has tapped the nonprofit Great Lakes Sports Commission (GLSC) to act on its behalf as official host of the northern Michigan hub of the Winter Games in Marquette starting in 2024.
