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TOURISM

100_0203Marengo-Union Tourism Council
The Marengo-Union Tourism Council is a division within the Marengo-Union Chamber of Commerce. The Council is a collection of businesses that benefit from customers outside the immediate area. The Council promotes the area as a tourist destination and members cross market each other. The Council can also tell you about other opportunities such as directional signs and special events you may be able to capitalize on. This is a cooperative effort.

Tourism Attraction Development Program (TAP)
Agency Illinois Tourism Bureau
Program Description Provides grants to counties, municipalities, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations to assist in the development and improvement of tourist attractions in Illinois, thus increasing hotel/motel stays and providing economic impact for the State of Illinois..
Funding Range $1,000,000 Maximum
Eligibility Governments, Nonprofits, For-profits in tourism industry

Tourism Private Sector Program (TPS)
Agency Illinois Tourism Bureau
Program Description Provides a dollar-for-dollar match to assist private-sector efforts to attract and host major national or international events in Illinois, such as trade shows, conventions, major sports events or other premier activities that increase hotel/motel stays and provide economic impact for the State of Illinois.
Funding Range $20,000 minimum matching grant
Eligibility Governments, Nonprofits, For-profits in tourism industry

Marketing towards tourists can be accomplished through the following organizations by any local business:

  • McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Elgin Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
  • Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office

 

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