Learn all the tricks of the trade for producing events on public property. This opportunity is free and open to the public, specifically event organizers, volunteers and staff.
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ABOUT:
This free Event Management Training course is designed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events (OSE) to provide event producers with the knowledge and tools necessary to organize successful events of any size in the City of Grand Rapids on public property.
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ABOUT:
This free Event Management Training course is designed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events (OSE) to provide event producers with the knowledge and tools necessary to organize successful events of any size in the City of Grand Rapids on public property.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
⁃ Goal setting
⁃ Budget creation
⁃ Venue selection
⁃ Event insurance
⁃ Permitting/Production process specific to (OSE)
⁃ Community notification best practices
⁃ Emergency action plans
⁃ Goal setting
⁃ Budget creation
⁃ Venue selection
⁃ Event insurance
⁃ Permitting/Production process specific to (OSE)
⁃ Community notification best practices
⁃ Emergency action plans
The course also provides the opportunity to meet and speak with OSE and DGRI staff relevant to executing successful events.
25% SITE REDUCTION:
Participants who attend both the October 9 and 11 training sessions will receive a 25% site fee reduction on their first permitted event in the 2023 and 2024 calendar years scheduled through the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events, and a certificate of completion from DGRI.
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GETTING TO THE EVENT/PARKING:
Parking at street meters is recommended. Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 pm (download the “MOTU” app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at
Participants who attend both the October 9 and 11 training sessions will receive a 25% site fee reduction on their first permitted event in the 2023 and 2024 calendar years scheduled through the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events, and a certificate of completion from DGRI.
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GETTING TO THE EVENT/PARKING:
Parking at street meters is recommended. Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 pm (download the “MOTU” app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at
Additionally, The free DASH bus runs every 15 minutes on Wednesdays. Learn more at
PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER:
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge.
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge.
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