Register for VLC's Pyramid House Party for National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) May 11
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Visit Lake County will gather industry leaders, partner businesses and attractions and community VIPs at the renowned Pyramid House in Wadsworth, Illinois. Our goal is to rally our local industry around the National Travel & Tourism Week theme: #TravelForward. The NTTW initiative also celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
The Pyramid House is an unusual icon in Lake County. The true-sized pyramid replica is surrounded by a moat with enormous statues guarding it. The facility also features an Egyptian-themed banquet space, an outdoor entertainment area and a full walkable underground tomb tour showcasing the aforementioned country's themed artifacts, mummies and more.
Guests are welcome to join us from 4:30-7 p.m. with remarks at approximately 5:30 p.m., followed by a group photo opportunity with the pyramid as a backdrop at 6 p.m. Join us for light entertainment, networking and tours. A cash bar will be available.
Click the above picture to view the NTTW23 video.
VLC has established a scholarship with the College of Lake County’s Hospitality Department.
National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW)
The U.S. Travel Association's NTTW 2023 celebrates the critical role in powering economies, communities and connections. By moving #TravelForward, we demonstrate our industry’s importance. The travel industry fuels every sector, in every community– and our success is the nation’s success. From education to new business growth to advancing manufacturing and more—when we move #TravelForward, we move America forward.
Continue here to view the U.S. Travel Association's toolkit regarding participation in this campaign.
If you have any questions, email VLC Marketing Communications and Partner Services Coordinator Jeff Randolph. Click the button below to register for the meeting by Tuesday, May 9.
Don't forget to wear red for National Travel and Tourism Week!
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B2B Grant Applications Close on May 10
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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced last month that $175 million for restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses will be available through the state's Back to Business (B2B) grant funding program.
Eligible businesses for the B2B grant program include restaurants, taverns, bars, caterers, breweries, wineries, food trucks, hotels, motels, inns, lodging sites, performing and presenting arts, theaters, museums and cultural heritage organizations. Businesses are not eligible if they received prior state relief funding (B2B, BIG, RRF) or more than $10,000 in local funding. Businesses that receive federal funds such as PPP are eligible.
Applications close on Wednesday, May 10 and awards are expected to be made several weeks after the deadline date.
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Video Spotlight: National Travel & Tourism Week in Lake County
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Waukegan Director of Public Relations and
VLC Chair David Motley Honored
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Motley (middle) accepting an award from Waukegan Park District members
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Longtime City of Progress Director of Public Relations David Motley was honored by the Waukegan Park District with the Jack Benny Award for the Arts and Humanities.
Motley has worked tirelessly to promote the arts and humanities in Waukegan, volunteering hours to myriad organizations and public art projects.
David also is the VLC Chair and has served as the bureau's vice chair for a decade. He is also a visual and performing artist in his own right. You can see the Waukeganite sporting his self-designed ties on many occasions.
Congratulations David, and thank you for all the support and leadership you've provided in the past, present and future.
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College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus Announce Urban Farm Center
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The College of Lake County announced the construction of a $15 million Urban Farm Center at the school's Waukegan campus at Sheridan Road and Madison Street.
The facility will house modern agricultural techniques and provide a diverse, year-round supply of locally-grown fare. The center also offers local entrepreneurs space to grow, process and distribute food, while also spurring economic development.
The CLC Lakeshore campus 23,582 square-foot amenity will offer opportunities for both students and the community.
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Keep VLC Updated on Your Upcoming Plans
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VLC remains committed to serving our partners, communities and residents. Please reach out to us for marketing support. We would love to post your beautiful photos of Lake County, see your videos, learn about your upcoming events and tours and feature your happenings across our website, social media, newsletters and more.
Contact VLC Marketing Manager Jonathan Jones and inform us of your 2023 plans.
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