Go Great Lakes Bay In Michigan
Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Go Great Lakes Bay In Michigan
Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan is a regional CVB representing Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties in east central Michigan.
We boast excellent facilities and a great resume in hosting small to large scale sporting events. Our region is easily accessible and affordable. With over 5,000 hotels rooms and ample meeting space, we can accommodate all sizes of events.
We feature impressive sports facilities including the Greater Midland Tennis Center -the largest tennis center in the Midwest, the Midland Curling Center, The Dow Event Center which is home to the OHL Saginaw Spirit Hockey team and Dow Diamond home to the Great Lakes Loons High-A affiliate of the Los Angelos Dodgers. Due to the benefit of having over 50 soccer fields, over 30 softball/baseball fields, 6 sheets of ice, 8 bowling centers, and numerous golf courses, we have hosted a number of high-profile events – youth, amateur and professional. We are home to the Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron (1,147 square miles), one of the top-rated fisheries in the US and host to dozens of amateur and professional fishing tournaments (Bass & Walleye)
Professional partnership tournaments include the Dow Tennis Classic (WTA), The Dow Championship (LPGA) Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, Cabela’s Walleye Tour, National Professional Fishing League tour, Bassmaster’s, USBC State Bowling Championships, and the Collegiate National Curling Championships. For the first time, in 2025, we will host an APP tour event with over 1,200 Pickleball players in attendance.
Due to our great corporate support and communities that value sports tourism, we have a very strong and experienced volunteer force in the Great lakes Bay Region.
Along with great facilities available to a variety of sports, we partner with three area colleges to bring sporting events to the region – Northwood University, Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College.
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Services Include:
Consultation/Contacts
Digital Marketing
FAM Tours
Press Releases
Promotional Materials
Photo Gallery
RFP Bidding Process
Securing Hotel Rooms
Securing Meeting & Banquet Space
Social Media Marketing
Transportation Referrals
Visitor Guides & Maps
Welcoming Services
Things to do in the area
You’ll find this inviting, six-city region an unexpected Midwest dream trip. From historic theaters to polished art galleries, eclectic shops and nightlife, and places that are up to the rafters in free-spirited fun for families to energizing adventures in nature and walkable, riverfront towns where shops and eateries dot the blocks, there will be something for everyone.
Travel details
Whether you're flying in and out of our centrally located MBS International Airport or packing up for the scenic drive with convenient access off I-75, it's easy to get to each of our six cities in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region without any of the travel hassle. And since you can travel this entire region end-to-end in under an hour — it’s even easier to roam once you’ve arrived.
Services offered
Lodging Services
Marketing
PR/Media Assistance
Site Visits
Welcome Bags
Bid Packages & Presentations - Facility & Site Selection - Creative Consulting - Promotional Design - Hospitality & Concierge Services - PR/Media Assistance - Site Visits - Transportation Assistance - Lodging Services - Welcome Bags/Gifts - Itinerary Development - Event Planning Assistance
