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2025 69th Annual MRA Conference in Grand Rapids, MI March 7-9, 2025 *times subject to change |
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MRA 69th Annual Conference March 7 - 9, 2025 303 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton 187 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Login to your account to unlock membership pricing. Early Bird Registration Available through 12/31/24 Members $250.00 Non-members $325.00 Retiree/Preservice/Early Career Teachers* $200.00 *early career = first five years Standard Registration 01/01/25 - 3/8/25 Members $275.00 Non-members $350.00 Retiree/Preservice/Early Career Teachers* $225.00 *early career = first five years Not an MRA member, but want Member Registration Pricing? No problem, become a member today! Click here to become a member!
If you choose to pay offline, please mail your payment to MRA as soon as possible. If your payment is being submitted by your employer, be sure to have them mail it prior to the conference! Please consistently follow up with them to be sure they have sent in your payment. Thank you! | Please use the hotel information below to book a room for your stay! Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton 187 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Start Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 End Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025 Last Day to Book: Monday, February 6, 2025 Hotel offering your special group rate: Amway Grand Plaza Block rates start at $178 USD per night
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Parking Information
Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton Valet and self-parking are available to overnight guests. Valet parking, $20.00 per day, is located in the motor lobby off of the Pearl Street entrance. Self-parking, $15.00 per day, is available in the Amway Grand Parking Ramp. The Amway Grand Parking Ramp entrance is located on the corner of Pearl Street and Monroe Avenue, Self Parking; 216 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Where is the motor lobby/main hotel entrance located?
If heading south on Monroe Avenue, make a right onto Pearl Street to locate valet and self-parking. If headed north on Monroe Avenue, make a left onto Pearl Street to locate valet and self-parking.
Is parking for oversized vehicles available?
Yes, oversized vehicle parking is available. Please proceed to the motor lobby for directions to our oversized lot.
Do you have a hotel shuttle?
No. Cabs are available; speak with a concierge or a valet for more information.
DeVos Place has parking conveniently located under the convention center. Access to the parking lot is on Michigan Street and Lyon Street*. Please note you can no longer access the underground parking garage if you are heading West on Michigan Street. No left hand turns are permitted due to a semi-permanent concrete berm installed for a new crosswalk.
Additional parking may be available in the City-County Building on Monroe Avenue (across from DeVos Place) or several other parking structures within walking distance.
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