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RACVB Unveils To-Go Tuesdays to Support Local Food & Beverage Establishments

Oct. 05, 2020

GoRockford Social Media Campaign, Website and Video Platforms to Help County-Wide Food & Beverage Industry Prep for Cooler Seasons Ahead Rockford, IL – In an effort to help prepare local restaurants…

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RACVB's Home with the FAM Returns to Bring National Tourism Event Operators to Area's Doorsteps

Sep. 29, 2020

Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront, Rockford Conference Center & Other Regional Assets to be Featured Again Virtually to National Event Planners Rockford, IL – As the latest example of its…

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Third Round of Our Journey Micro-Grants Supports Four More Local Area Arts Organizations

Sep. 24, 2020

GoRockford, Rockford Area Arts Council and Rockford Art Deli’s Micro-Grants to Help Fund Music Program, Pop Up Events and Virtual Experiences for the Community The Our Journey Micro-Grant program, in…

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Visitor Spending Up for Tenth Consecutive Year, Highlights Importance of Tourism Economy

Sep. 22, 2020

Economic Impact up 4.3%, Demonstrates Tourism Strategy Working ROCKFORD, IL – Prior to the impact of COVID-19 and record losses in the industry, Rockford and Winnebago County achieved an unprecedented…

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RACVB Unveils New ROCKFORD Art Installation at Davis Park

Aug. 11, 2020

Residents Can Take Part in Staycation Photo Contest FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2020 Rockford, IL ­­– The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) unveiled a permanent art installation…

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RACVB Founding President/CEO, Wendy Perks Fisher, Inducted in to Industry Hall of Fame

Jul. 16, 2020

July 16, 2020 ROCKFORD, IL — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is honored to announce that Wendy Perks Fisher, RACVB’s retired president/CEO, has been inducted into to the Hall of Fame…

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Sports Tourism Returns with Safety at Top of Mind

Jul. 09, 2020

Eight Baseball, Soccer and Softball Events Projected to Bring $2.1 Million of Projected Tourism Economic Impact Over Next Six Weeks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2020 ROCKFORD, IL — Play ball…

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"Rockford Sculpture Walk" Extended Through Summer 2021

Jun. 29, 2020

Public Display of 13 Sculptures Continues Support of 16 Donors Boosts Forest City Beautiful Through Public Art June 29, 2020 Rockford, IL ­­– As part of its city-wide Forest City Beautiful initiative…

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Five Arts Projects Supported by Our Journey Micro-Grant Program Funding

Jun. 23, 2020

RACVB, Rockford Area Arts Council and Rockford Art Deli’s Micro-Grants to Help Fund Videography, Music Education, Live Performance and Online/Distance Learning Programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23…

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Rockford-Themed Face Masks and "Our Journey Begins at Home" T-Shirts

May 14, 2020

RACVB, Rockford Art Deli and Rockford Area Arts Council Join in Establishing Micro-Grant Program to Benefit Artists and Art Organizations Community-Wide In partnership with Rockford Art Deli’s Here…

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