Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau sees boost in funding

By Aarik Woods

Quad Cities tourism promoters say the Illinois stop gap budget opened the door for them to work on their plans for the year.
 
A spokesperson from the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors bureau says the budget makes it possible for the area to compete with other states as a tourism destination. It doesn't do as much as a long-term budget, but the agency says the stop gap spending plan makes it possible to start marketing initiatives.

Read more at Our Quad Cities.