Tell It, Show It, Map It – Your Brand in the NEW! 2026 Guide
Tell It, Show It, Map It – Your Brand in the NEW! 2026 Guide
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Grand Rapids are teaming up again and are excited to unveil a newly reimagined 2026 Grand Rapids Area Visitor Guide now designed as a storytelling journey highlighting the unique charm of our area businesses and experiences. The Guide will now read like a story book with “chapters” outlining our diverse membership – and we want to highlight your business in the story!
📚 What’s Included in the NEW! 2026 Guide:
Any Chamber member business, or Visit Grand Rapids lodging property with a paid ad will receive:
📰 Ad Space – Promote your brand to 10,000+ recipients of the member, visitor and residential community, both in print and digitally
📖 Tell It: Story Feature – With a paid ad, your business will be featured in the story of our area
📸 Show It: Photo Spotlight – Courtesy of Visit Grand Rapids, your business photo will be highlighted in the “chapter” of your story
🗺️ Map It: On the Map Highlight – Your business will be a key stop on the city and area-wide map
How to be a Part of it:
- Be a member of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce or a lodging property with Visit Grand Rapids
- Complete online form: Online Ad Form Submission
- Printable Ad Form, Specs & Incentives: New! 2026 Guide Information
- Contact Kerry Larsen with your ad commitment: kerry@grandmn.com; or 218-326-6619
- Deadlines:
- Commitment: November 1, 2025
- Payment deadline: November 30, 2025
Payment information: All totals will include selected ad size, production charges (if needed), and website link (if selected). All applications will be reviewed for accuracy and proper pricing with an invoice sent for payment. Reach out to Kerry for additional billing arrangements or questions.
Ad Specs for 2026 format changes:
*The Grand Rapids, MN Area Visitor Guide will feature the Visit Grand Rapids lodging properties (that collect 3% lodging tax), and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber Member Directory. In order to be in this guide you MUST be a Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Member or collect 3% lodging tax on behalf of Visit Grand Rapids.