Business Directory

Aberdeen Area CVB

Opportunities for family fun abound in Aberdeen. Visit the Dacotah Prairie Museum, enjoy a walk through our Highlands Historic District, take in a show at the Capitol Theatre, and experience a variety of locally-owned stores, boutiques and restaurants. Aberdeen has well-maintained bike trails, beautiful parks and campgrounds and two state parks are just a short drive away. And of course, Storybook Land will capture your imagination and fill your heart with wonder as you revisit favorite fairy tales and fables. Plan your budget-friendly family adventure at www.visitaberdeensd.com.

800-645-3851
10 Railroad Ave SW, ​Ste 101
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Akron/Summit CVB

With a wonderful array of sites and attractions… accommodations and restaurants… meeting and convention facilities… and countless recreational activities, Akron/Summit County should be your next destination for fun and excitement. Our proud heritage as a pioneering center of industry and innovation creates the foundation on which our community now rests. While visiting, you will not be able to ignore the sense of pride and accomplishment seen on the faces of our hospitality partners. From opening doors to ensuring your complete satisfaction, we promise to make your visit one to remember.

330-374-7560
77 E Mill St
Akron, OH 44308
Amway Grand Plaza

Discover historic charm and modern comforts. Set along the Grand River, we have skywalk access to Van Andel Arena and downtown hot spots. We offer nine on-site restaurants and bars, and extensive event space, including four ballrooms and 42 versatile meeting rooms. Enjoy our indoor pool, fitness center, four RoofTop Pickelball courts, and on-site spa.

616-774-2000
187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Bay Pointe is a family owned, award-winning, full-service resort nestled along the South shore of Gun Lake. The unique four-season property encompasses 375 feet of Gun Lake frontage and 30 acres of wooded terrain. The resort features Bay Pointe Bar & Grille, an assortment of lodging, event and entertainment venues, boat docking, and access to beautiful Gun Lake.

(269) 672-8111
11456 Marsh Rd
Shelbyville, MI 49344-9627
Bloomington CVB

Find it all in Bloomington: Exceptional services. Customizable meeting venues. 9,638 hotel rooms. Inspiring and inviting atmosphere. Convenient and stress-free. Fast and easy MSP Airport and hotel shuttle. Oh, and the home of Mall of America®.

Our top meeting hotels have all the space you need; Bloomington has over 45+ accommodating hotels, including 20 that have a range of meeting facilities and convention services.

(952) 858-8500
2131 Lindau Lane, Suite 420 Bloomington, MN 55425
Chicago’s North Shore CVB

Bordering Chicago along Lake Michigan, Chicago’s North Shore offers exemplary meeting facilities in safe, open spaces in the most scenic part of Metro Chicago—close to O’Hare Airport and multiple expressways. Accessible lakefront, plentiful hiking trails and the amenities meeting and event attendees are seeking now for an optimal experience. Our full-service hotels and event spaces accommodate meetings from 10–1,000. Chicago’s North Shore is home to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Music Festival, Northwestern University, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and the Baha’i House of Worship—the only one in North America.

Our lakefront communities feature independently owned restaurants and boutiques on treelined streets—a great respite after a day of meetings. A foodie paradise, dozens of restaurants offer unique dining experiences and rooftop dining during the warmer months. Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau offers custom complimentary planning assistance and lucrative incentives for booked meetings.

847-763-0011
8833 Gross Point Rd, Ste 307
Skokie, IL 60077

Your next adventure is in Chippewa County, WI. Whether you’re here for business, sporting events, family time, or just to have some fun, the locals welcomes you! From the moment you arrive until the moment you leave, you will enjoy locally crafted beverages, mouth-watering food, breathtaking natural beauty, and charm only found in small town Wisconsin.

(715) 723-0331
1 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Columbus/Platte County CVB

A community of 24,000+, Columbus is located just 90 minutes from Omaha, 60 minutes from Grand Island and 50 minutes from I-80.  The US Highway 30 (National Historic Scenic Lincoln Highway/Byway) runs through our vibrant community and we firmly believe you can get here from there!  Columbus and Platte County are growing constantly, affordable for all visitors and easily accessible!

During attendee free time, enjoy a craft cocktail, or shop the unique boutiques downtown, antique hunt, explore one of our 26 parks (try to count all the bald eagles at Lake North), play a round at one of the 3 golf courses or two frisbee golf courses, sip and take in the local flavor at one of our fine restaurants, head off to the races (horses OR stock cars), throw out a line, work together to escape one of 6 themed escape rooms downtown or take in some live music!  You’re cordially invited to visit and come back again and again! Contact up today to plan your trip!

402-276-3606
753 33rd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
Decatur Area CVB

The Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will help coordinate the details of your next meeting or convention – from the initial site selection process to conducting after-convention reviews with you, in anticipation of your next event.

The CVB staff understands that hosting a meeting takes a lot of work and planning. We offer the convenience of being your liaison between the many choices of sites and services available in the Decatur/Forsyth area. From the beginning stages, we will work with you, based on your requirements and budget, in obtaining bids and selecting the venues and services best-suited for your group.

(217) 423-7000
202 E. North Street Decatur, IL 62523
Dekalb County CVB

With meeting space for 10 or 10,000, DeKalb County offers unique venues for your next meeting, tour or convention. The DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to welcome you to DeKalb County, we are here to assist you throughout your planning. We offer a comprehensive service program and will tailor our services to meet the needs of your group. Need something else? Let us know, we are here to help.

815-756-1336
2500 N Annie Glidden Rd
Community Outreach Building, Suite F
DeKalb, IL 60115
Destination Lake Winnebago

Here’s the thing about the Lake Winnebago Region, it’s stuffed to the gills with scenic beauty, history & vitality, food & drink, culture & events, and people too nice for their own good. A welcoming lakeside destination includes Fond du Lac, Waupun, the Kettle Moraine State Forest, and the renowned Horicon Marsh. A truly pleasant surprise. A humongous diamond in the rough. A dash of eccentricity. So gear up, chill out and C’mon in.

920-923-3010
23 S Main Street, Suite 201, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Destination Toledo

Toledo is conveniently located at the crossroads of I-75 and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90) in the heart of the Great Lakes Region, and within a day’s drive of 60% of the United States population. You can feel the excitement in the air with the revitalization taking place in the Toledo region. With top-rated attractions, over 10,000 hotel rooms, and meeting venues of all shapes and sizes, Toledo’s just the place for your next event. New in 2022 - bookings are now available at the fully reimagined Glass City Center and attached hotel, Hiltons at Toledo Downtown. Join us in Toledo and discover the possibilities of the Glass City!

419-321-6404
401 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
Discover Clermont


Whether your meeting requires a hotel conference center or something more, Clermont County offers dozens of unique meeting facilities, conveniently located along major highways and within a 30-minute rive of downtown Cincinnati. Here you will find world-class golf courses, comfortable accommodations, unique restaurants, local craft breweries and elegant wineries.

(513) 732-3600
410 East Main Street
Batavia OH 45103
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Nestled among rolling hills and woodlands in Northwest Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is the Midwest’s premier setting for meetings and events.
Boasting 15,000 sq. ft. of space, the resort can accommodate sales conferences, product presentations, and dinner banquets of up to 300 guests. Beautiful outdoor venues overlook Lake Galena or offer stunning views of the surrounding northern Illinois hills and woodlands, while sophisticated boardrooms set the stage for successful executive sessions or VIP gatherings. Our in-house capabilities include complete audio/visual services as well as banquet and catering services for breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, cocktail parties, and coffee breaks. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort, insuring that your guests are connected at every moment.

800-892-2269
444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena, IL 61036
Elite Casino Resorts
Elite Casino Resorts currently owns and operates three premier gaming and resort destinations in Iowa.

Elite Casino Resorts currently owns and operates three premier gaming and resort destinations in Iowa. ELITE Sportsbook™ is Iowa's only locally owned sports book.

- Riverside Casino and Golf Resort® & ELITE Sportsbook™ in Riverside, Iowa, located just 15 minutes from Iowa City, IA.
- Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort® located just 15 minutes from Sioux Falls, SD
- Rhythm City Casino Resort® & ELITE Sportsbook™ located in the Quad Cities in Davenport, IA.
- Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort® coming in 2023 to Carterville, IL and part of the Southern, IL region.
- Grand Island Casino Resort® coming soon to Grand Island, NE located at the Fonner Park Thoroughbred Track.

Enjoy Eagan
651-675-5546
1501 Central Parkway, Ste E
Eagan, MN 55121
Explore Alexandria Tourism

Hosting your meeting or conference in the Alexandria Lakes Area has its perks.  We have facilities that can accommodate 10 to 1,000 people and a variety of unique venues from traditional conference spaces or lakeside resorts, to a refurbished barn and everything in between.  Let Explore Alexandria Tourism ease the stress of planning your event by providing free services to enhance your event with local details or to help you entertain your group once the scheduled day has come to an end. You will work with one person, who is your local connection to facilities, activities, dining, lodging and more!

320-763-0102
324 Broadway St, Suite 101
Alexandria, MN 56308