Grand Geneva Resort
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI
www.visitlakegeneva.com/2018-umcvb

Join us for the 21st Annual Upper Midwest Convention and Visitors Bureaus Fall Conference September 9-11, 2018.  Attendees for this unique conference come from Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Chambers of Commerce and Tourism Departments from a seven-state region that includes Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.  You’ll learn new skills and industry trends through the dynamic educational sessions.  You’ll also enjoy abundant networking opportunities with your colleagues throughout the Upper Midwest.
www.umcvb.com

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The Upper Midwest Convention & Visitors Bureau conference has me crossing the state of Iowa with my sights set on Dubuque. Having not been to Dubuque since childhood, I honestly had no expectations of the location, but knowing the crew at Travel Dubuque I knew it was going to hit the ball out of the park…

And they did! Our opening ceremony was held at the Field of Dreams movie site. I loved the movie and was very excited to stand on home plate. Being a bit of a farm girl, I wasn't expecting to become so emotionally enthralled as I did when the ‘Ghost Players’ took the field as the sun set amidst the corn. That surreal moment will live forever in my mind. You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect late-summer evening. ​

A sincere and gracious Thank you to the UMCVB Board, Training Resources, and Travel Dubuque for a top notch 20th Upper Midwest Convention and Visitors Bureau Conference.

After an amazing 72 hours of learning, networking, and exploring the great city of Dubuque, IA, we all feel like winners but there are a few individuals who actually walked away with great honors and awards.

The recipient of the Cole Carley Scholarship was Cheryl Osborne of Henry County, IL.

Lisa Burke, North Platte, NE was presesented the McDaniel Lifetime Achievement Award.

The McDaniel Innovation Award was presented to Go Cedar Rapids CVB for their Mobile Passport Program.

Today I will be making my way across the state of Iowa en route to Dubuque, IA for the Upper Midwest CVB Conference.

I am excited to see friends and make new acquaintances in this industry while also exploring a new city.


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