DeVos Place is a premier convention center located in downtown Grand Rapids. Nestled on the banks of the Grand River, DeVos Place offers flexible space for meetings, conventions and tradeshows as well as performing arts and touring events, and has the capability of hosting a variety of events simultaneously. The convention center features an exhibit hall with 162,000 square feet of uninterrupted space, a 40,000 square foot ballroom, 26 sub-dividable meeting rooms with over 32,000 square feet of space, a 2,404 seat performing arts theater that hosts four performing arts groups, accessible and spacious loading docks and on-site parking. DeVos Place is managed by ASM Global. ASM Global has implemented the VenueShield environmental hygiene program. VenueShield provides the highest levels of cleanliness while inspiring consumer confidence, all in partnership with leading medical professionals, industry experts and public health officials. Phases of VenueShield include the implementation of new guidelines for Workplace Safety, Technology & Equipment, Food Safety and Public Awareness as they support future efforts. This ongoing company effort to re-define the customer journey of the future is of top priority.