Spring is Calling
The weather is warming up and spring is calling! Today marks the first official day of spring and we…
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Tag: tourism
Stay Home Rockford--and Read a Book!
I love books. Rockford Public Library is high on my list of my favorite places. I was delighted to…
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Planning for Vacation (or Staycation!)
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…
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Take a Step Back in Time at Tinker Swiss Cottage
As a Rockford native, I can't believe it took me 26 years to finally visit Tinker Swiss Cottage…
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What do YOU Think Rocks in Rockford? - Jennifer Furst
WHO: Jennifer Furst TITLE: President EMPLOYED AT: FurstStaffing…
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The Top 5 Reasons Travel Matters to Illinois...and to the Rockford Region
Ahhh…summer is almost here! For many families, that means it’s time to hit the road……
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Travel Matters in the Rockford Region
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…
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Top 5 Reasons to Love Stroll on State
I’m listening to classic holiday songs and gearing up for Christmas, yet I can’t help but think back…
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Our Beautiful Forest City
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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Go Go Rockford Go Guide
I've designed several booklets while I was in college. Although I was really proud of each of those projects, there's only so many people who actually get to see all of your hard work...a.k.a.professors, classmates, and parents. So being the graphic designer of the RACVB's brand new Rockford Region Go Guide is a big deal for me because not only will my coworkers (and parents) see it, but hopefully so will the rest of the Rockford region and beyond…
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