Rockford Area CVB

GoRockford is proud to welcome IRONMAN to the Rockford region for the next three years, beginning June 22, 2025, to host our region’s first IRONMAN 70.3! Registration opens July 1. 💻 ironman.com/im703-rockford… @IRONMANtri #GoRockford

WE ARE ROCKFORD PROUD! We love plastering this wonderful news all over our feed. With our affordable housing market, booming economy, and wonderful community, it’s no wonder Rockford is in the #1 spot! Read the full article - wsj.com/real-estate/ro… #gorockford

Happy Earth Day! 🌏 💚 Discover beautiful natural areas where you can recharge, recreate and unwind throughout the Rockford region. Our recent guest blog lists ways to explore, give back and contribute today and always. 🙌 buff.ly/4aPSyPM #GoRockford #FlyRFD

𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗮 $𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿! Enter to win a free trip to and from Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford, IL. Simply provide your email to opt-in. Terms apply. Winner chosen on 5/24. 👉 buff.ly/49LSkIr #GoRockford

Join the 815 Outside partners for Sunset Soireé, a family-friendly outdoor event on 4/26! It includes festivities to kick-off the City Nature Challenge (guided nature hikes) and will wrap up the 815 Outside program. 💻 buff.ly/43YEoJY 📍5360 Mulford Road, Rockford, IL

Thank you to the @ehm1129 for hosting the 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮. We're proud supporters and are inspired by their mission to share stories of our culturally-rich/diverse community. 📸: Patrick Yarbrough #GoRockford

Calling all CRE8IV Vendors! Join us for CRE8IV: The Festival happening 5/31-6/2. We're seeking vendors who reflect the Rockford community through food, beverages and artistic wares. Deadline: 5/1 Apply here: gorockford.com/cre8iv/apply/ #gorockford #cre8iv

Nominate your Hospitality Heroes who have provided consistent + exceptional hospitality for our residents and visitors in the Rockford region. Thanks to WIFR for this interview: buff.ly/43SPjVs Nominate your hero by 5/6: buff.ly/3TJQeD5 #GoRockford

Our RACVB team had a great time hosting the Hotel General Manager & Sales Meeting. This meeting is essential for maintaining high hospitality standards for visitors. Thanks to those who attended and Garrett's for hosting. The next meeting is 7/11, info@gorockford.com for details.

Rockton, IL native, Corey Anderson, won the 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 to become an 𝗠𝗠𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻! Congratulations Corey! 📸 Corey Anderson Fb #GoRockford #MMA #Bellator #RocktonIL

Our hospitality professionals play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences for visitors. We want to recognize those who go above and beyond to promote our community. Nominate your Hospitality Hero by Monday, May 6! buff.ly/3TJQeD5

The 2024 The World Wake Association Regional Championship is happening in the Rockford region June 21-23 at West Rock Wake Park and the Rock River. This event promises thrilling competition across seven exhilarating disciplines. Learn more here: buff.ly/3xoPFHi

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 @CityofRockford's 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱. Local entrepreneur, leader + elected official, Gabrielle, shares her journey serving the Rockford region. buff.ly/4aBqjnW

Thanks to @enjoyillinois! We won 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗔 for the 2023 Midwestern & Pacific Coast Synchro Skating Sectional Championships + 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗔 for Stroll on State at #ILGovConf24!

Volunteer to help with the NXT Pro Sports tournament (4/11-4/13) in the Rockford region. Tasks include: tournament stats, scoreboard + admission table. This is a paid opportunity - basketball experience is required. Email Emily at eplumb@gorockford.com by 4/1 if interested.

Julie Thomas is the @rkfdsymphony Executive Director. She loves working on performing arts projects and her commitment to excellence has been instrumental in bringing beautiful music to our community. Thank you for bringing joy and inspiration to audiences of all ages! 🎼 #WHM

It's our mission to make the Rockford region a prime destination to play in, meet in and get away to. We are collecting insights and ideas as we develop a comprehensive Destination Master Plan. ➡️ lnkd.in/gr7A3i4Z (pg. 7) #RockfordChamberofCommerce #GoRockford

Our team is seeking nominations for this year's 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 given out during 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 from 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵-𝟮𝟱. 🏆🙌 Visit gorockford.com/hospitality-he… to learn more + nominate your local heroes!

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: Meet Samantha Hockmann, @tinker_cottage Executive Director 👋 Her insightful blog details her journey as a young historian-at-heart and the adventure she took to get to where she is today. Learn more here: buff.ly/4ahD9Yt #WHM