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Planning Meeting for Grand Rapids Trip, Sept. 27

Those interested in the next City2City site visit to Grand Rapids, Michigan, scheduled for November 29 – December 1 can learn more about the itinerary at a general meeting to be held Tuesday September 27, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at First Church of Christ (Old First Church) in Court Square (50 Elm Street, Springfield). 


Further details of the trip will be provided including the travel itinerary, which will include air and ground transportation. Organizers will also provide an estimated total trip cost along with a breakdown of anticipated expenses, including meals and lodging. A draft of the a schedule of engagements with leaders from the Grand Rapids community, prepared by our partners at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, will be shared as well.

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