Van Andel Arena has now existed as a pillar of the new downtown Grand Rapids for 25 years, and the man in charge of it and also booking the great entertainment and sporting events to take place in it, is Rich MacKeigan - General Manager of Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place for ASM Global. Over its history, Van Andel Arena has played host to everything from Garth Brooks and Elton John concerts to Floyd Mayweather, Jr. title fights and NHL &NBA games! The Van Andel Arena itself, along with its sister-venue DeVos Place have changed the lifestyle and entertainment values that are now seen with a revitalized downtown area in Grand Rapids!! If you build it, book it and maintain it, everyone should come, but that is the constant challenge for MacKeigan, who, along with his great staff, have made Van Andel Arena one of the top venues in the country!!!!
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