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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
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!