January 20, 2025
The non-profit West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC), which hosts youth and amateur sports events, reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $90.8 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2024 through 112 events. That’s a 65 percent gain from 2019 and the highest year yet for visitor spending.
August 15, 2024
Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, has selected Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the host site for The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026.
June 21, 2024
The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC)’s Meijer Sports Complex improvement and expansion campaign got a major boost with a $1.5 million donation from Alro Steel Foundation and $750,000 in federal grant funds from Congresswoman Hillary Scholten.
March 18, 2020
Jack NicklausGRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Legendary professional golfer Jack Nicklaus will be the featured speaker at the West Michigan Sports Commission’s (WMSC) annual event on June 23 at 5 p.m. at DeVos Place’s Steelcase Ballroom.
“An Evening with Jack Nicklaus” serves as a fundraiser and progress report on the success …
November 8, 2019
Grand Rapids, MI – If the chance to compete in Olympic-style events is on your bucket list, then the USA Masters Games can help make that dream come true. Registration for the 2020 competition has begun.
