The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority
The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (CAA) is the seven-member board that administers DeVos Performance Hall, DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena. The CAA was established on March 29, 2000 by the City of Grand Rapids and County of Kent under the Convention Facility Authority Act, Act 203 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1999.
CAA Mission Statement
To encourage economic development within the West Michigan region, create jobs, and provide facilities for the entertainment, enjoyment, and/or benefit of the citizens in an economical manner by developing and operating convention, entertainment, and sports facilities within Kent County.
DeVos Performance Hall Mission Statement
To encourage economic development within the West Michigan region, create jobs, and provide a facility for the entertainment, enjoyment, and benefit of the citizens in an economical manner with a priority of artistic programming and a secondary emphasis on facility fiscal responsibility and the delivery of other programming that is entertainment, community, and convention related.
CAA Board Members
Please click on a name below to view a photo and bio.
Van Andel Institute
County Appointee
The Right Place, Inc.
City Appointee
McInerney Law Offices
Governor Appointee
Mayor, City of Grand Rapids
City Appointee
Joseph A. Tomaselli, Vice Chairman
Amway Hotel Corporation
County Appointee
West Michigan Whitecaps
CVB Appointee