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Membership benefits

Becoming a member of the Kent County Lodging Association (KCLA) is an affordable business strategy which puts you in touch with your fellow hospitality industry leaders throughout the region and the state.

KCLA holds memberships with the Michigan Lodging & Tourism Association, Local First, Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan and TIME Coalition and maintains relationships with Experience Grand Rapids, West Michigan Sports Commission, Travel Michigan, West Michigan Tourist Association and West Michigan Film Office, among others.

Build a relationship with Experience Grand Rapids and receive event updates and business opportunities

Networking opportunities with fellow hoteliers and vendors

Educational/certification opportunities

Builds stronger communication between lodging facilities throughout Kent County

Meetings held at area attractions and venues to keep lodging facilities updated on latest developments

New hotel opening tours

University/college scholarship and internship opportunities

Website listing and link

Job postings & referrals
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Student Membership

KCLA student memberships

An annual investment of just $25

Membership benefits for students include:

Resume critique
Job shadowing
Job postings
Mock-interviews
Networking with industry leaders
Scholarship funds
Internships


Congratulations to our
2012 Scholarship Winners:


Kaila Bjornson
Grand Valley State University

Jennifer Parks
Grand Valley State University

Eric Purple
Secchia Institute for Culinary Education
Grand Rapids Community College

Scholarship applications for next year will be available in January, 2013.

Let KCLA become a valued part of your future success!

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