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Zoom (Virtually) Through the Rockford Region
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:00 PM by Elizabeth Miller

Many of you are probably like us at the RACVB and have been working from home for a while. I'm so grateful that we have the technology to easily stay connected with our team. Since we've been working from home, we (like many other companies) have utilized Zoom to be able to communicate with our staff.
Although...it gets boring looking at the same background every Zoom meeting. Why have your office (or living room, or kitchen...) wall in the background when you can "travel around Rockford" while you're on Zoom?
Stay Home Rockford--and Read a Book!
Friday, March 20, 2020 3:00 PM by Janet Jacobs

I love books. Rockford Public Library is high on my list of my favorite places. I was delighted to
Planning for Vacation (or Staycation!)
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:00 AM by Elizabeth Miller

If you know me, then you know I'm a planner. I like to know what's going on well in advance so I can
Take a Step Back in Time at Tinker Swiss Cottage
Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:00 PM by Kelly Frye

As a Rockford native, I can't believe it took me 26 years to finally visit Tinker Swiss Cottage
What do YOU Think Rocks in Rockford? - Jennifer Furst
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:00 PM by Guest Blogger

WHO: Jennifer Furst
TITLE: President
EMPLOYED AT: FurstStaffing
The Top 5 Reasons Travel Matters to Illinois...and to the Rockford Region
Monday, May 13, 2019 1:00 PM by John Groh

Ahhh…summer is almost here! For many families, that means it’s time to hit the road…
Travel Matters in the Rockford Region
Friday, May 10, 2019 12:00 PM by Guest Blogger

As the RACVB celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week (May 5 - 11, 2019), we ponder what makes Rockford an ideal place to travel for visitors. The answer? We have fantastic attractions, restaurants, and events!
Top 5 Reasons to Love Stroll on State
Friday, November 30, 2018 2:00 PM by Andrea Cook

I’m listening to classic holiday songs and gearing up for Christmas, yet I can’t help but think back
Our Beautiful Forest City
Thursday, October 4, 2018 12:00 PM by Mary French

Forest City and Forest City Beautiful…Most likely you’ve heard these terms, but what do they mean? Both serve as great compliments to our beautiful city. Simply put, Forest City is a nickname that stems from the many trees and forests that beautify our region. In my opinion, one of the area’s finest attributes. After all, a beautiful city is one that residents are proud to call home. An initiative powering that pride is Forest City Beautiful.
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