WPA 9th Annual Conference

9th Annual Conference: Meeting in the Middle

We're looking forward to meeting up with familiar friends and excited to welcome many new folks too!

Special Thank you to our Conference Host, John Leegwater of 

Agenda: 

Thursday, Oct 8th: 5pm

Welcome Reception at Founders Brewing Co to reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones for those who are arriving on Thursday. 

Friday, Oct 9th: 8am - 5pm

Full day of sessions and a member meeting with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided

Saturday, October 10th: 8am - Noon

Full day of sessions and a member meeting with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided

General Topics we will be covering: storm windows, business 101, social media, stain glass, collaboration with other shops, more to come.

Thursday Tour: 9:30 am and 1pm (add on event $20/person) - 

• Hackley & Hume Historic Site

• 2 time slots leaving at 9:30am and 1 pm

• Provided transportation in 15 passenger van 

• 13 tickets available per tour 

• Tour is about 45 minutes outside of Grand Rapids. We will get a personal tour of the site including being able to see some of Heritage Window Restoration's work on their windows. 

Hotel Block Availability:

Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East

2321 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 4954

Available Dates: 10/08/26-10/11/26

Elizabeth Lucas | elucas@suburbaninns.com | (616) 608-8800

Booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=GRREBGI&groupCode=WPA&arrivaldate=2026-10-09&departuredate=2026-10-11&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Rate Offered: 133.00

Peak Rooms: 20   Total Rooms: 40

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Grand Rapids East

3251 Deposit Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Available Dates: 10/08/26-10/11/26

Emily Lumsden | elumsden@kehotels.net | (616) 464-7271

Booking: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AC90I6

Room Type: 2 Queen Beds

Rate: $119.99 per night plus taxes

Number of Rooms: 20

Cutoff Date to Reserve Guestrooms: Friday, September 18th, 2026 

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

433 Dudley Place Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Available Dates: 10/09/26-10/11/26

Kayla Carstens | Kayla.Carstens@Hilton.com | 616-456-2000   

Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/grrdthx-wpa-e7435315-7bfd-4bb1-a7bb-52e33befd6d7/

Room Type/Room Rate:   Standard King or Two Queen - $159 plus tax  

Reservations Due by: 9/09/26

Phone Reservations: 616-456-2000, please specify group code WPA when making your reservation.  

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Reception Sponsors: