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GoRockford & Rep. West Announce 2nd Round of Grants, Providing COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Tax R
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GoRockford (formerly Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) is pleased to announce the second round of grant recipients for the Restaurant Grant Program, designed to alleviate financial pressure…
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Board and Foundation Members, Officers
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The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) announces the addition of several new members to its Board of Directors and Charitable Foundation Board and new officers for the coming year.
Visitor Spending Grows for Third Consecutive Year
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Rockford, IL – Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County reached a record-breaking $515.4 million in 2023, capping three years of growth and topping pre-pandemic spending of $483 million in…
North American Fastpitch Association Midwest Nationals Comes Back to Rockford Region
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2024 What: The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rockford Park District are pleased to welcome back The North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA) for the…
RACVB Secures Win: Rockford Region to Host NCTTA Collegiate Table Tennis Championships
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Rockford, IL – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is thrilled to announce that the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) has selected the Rockford region to host the…
National Ultimate Frisbee Invite Comes to Rockford
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What: The Rockford Convention & Visitors Bureau, (RACVB) Rockford Park District, Ultiworld, and CUT Camps are thrilled to welcome teams from around the country to the High School National Invite. This…
PDGA Disc Golf Tournament Comes to Rockford
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What: The Rockford Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB), Rockford Park District, and Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) are thrilled to welcome teams from around the country and internationally…
Professional Women’s Bowlers Association Returns to Rockford for Tournament Beginning Today
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What: The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is pleased to welcome back to Rockford the Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) for the PWBA Bowlers Journal Rockford Open. The…
RACVB & State Rep. Maurice West Award $469K to 33 Rockford Area Restaurants
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In a collaborative effort to support the vibrant culinary landscape of Rockford and Winnebago County, Illinois State Representative Maurice West and the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau…
Midwest’s Largest Ultimate Frisbee Youth Tournament Comes to Rockford Region
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What: The Rockford Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) and the Rockford Park District are thrilled to welcome teams from around the Midwest for Neuqua Knockout, the Midwest’s largest youth Ultimate…
RACVB Announces New CRE8IV Music & Arts Fest and 2024 CRE8IV Mural Projects
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Rockford, IL – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today it will sunset and celebrate the CRE8IV mural program, after five seasons and the creation of more than 50 murals, by…
RACVB & Rep. Maurice West Announce Restaurant Relief Grant Program for Rockford, Winnebago County
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ROCKFORD, IL — Illinois State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford and the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) announced the launch of a $1.5 million state-funded grant program. The funding…
Restaurant Week ‘Best of’ Award Winners Announced
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2024 Rockford, IL – Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is thrilled to announce and recognize the 2024 Rockford Region Restaurant Week (RRRW) “Best…
IHSA Girls Bowling Tournament Back in Rockford for 30th Year
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 15, 2024 What: The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is pleased to welcome back to Rockford the IHSA (Illinois High School Association) for the…
Celebrate Rockford Region Restaurant Week ‘Best Of’ Award Recipients
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What: Rockford Region Restaurant Week (RRRW) votes for the ‘Best of’ Awards have been tallied up and the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready to announce the winning restaurants in…