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Anderson Automotive Group, Parks Chamber, RACVB, Rockford Chamber and Village of Rockton Invite Businesses to Compete for Prizes, Community Pride On behalf of its partners Anderson Automotive Group,

Latest Illinois Office of Tourism program designed to inspire and support local throughout the state

2020 National Event Marketing Campaign, Locally Created Event of the Year Honors Bring Bureau Fourth, Fifth National Sports Tourism Awards since 2016 For the fourth and fifth times since 2016, the

Beloved Traditions, Refreshed Line-Up Pair In-Person Strolling with Virtual Experiences to Support Local Businesses and Hospitality and Tourism Industry Rockford, IL – Alongside many sponsors,

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...

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...

RACVB, 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,

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...

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...

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...

Bureau’s Interactive Programming Line-Up Includes LunchChat, Tourism Lights, Songwriting Contest Winner, Tourism Impact Video and More!