About CVB

Mission & Purpose

The Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was established in 1983 as a department of county government. The Bureau’s mission is to promote Galena/Jo Daviess County as the Midwest’s Premier Destination Getaway for overnight visitors.

The Bureau is unlike a typical convention and visitors bureau in that it is not a membership-based organization. This structure allows the Bureau staff to focus attention on destination marketing rather than meeting the needs of individual members. Participation in Bureau programs is open to any Jo Daviess County business that enhances the visitor’s experience. For a fee, non-lodging businesses located outside of Jo Daviess County are welcome to participate in Bureau programs. Businesses interested in enrolling in Bureau programs can contact the CVB administration office at 815.777.3557.

Although a division of Jo Daviess County government, the CVB is supported by an Advisory Board consisting of representatives of the visitor industry, local governments and experienced businesspersons. The nine Advisory Board members serve at the pleasure of the Jo Daviess County Board and meet in the Jo Daviess County Courthouse on a monthly basis.

For visitor inquires, please contact us at:
Old Train Depot Visitor Information Center
101 Bouthiller St.
Galena, IL 61036
888.464.2536

For administrative staff, please contact us at:
Galena/Jo Daviess County CVB
720 Park Ave.
Galena, IL 61036
888.442.5362

CVB Resources:
New Tourism Related Business Welcome Letter
YTD Hotel/Motel Tax
Hotel/Motel Tax Comparison
2011 Galena/Jo Daviess County Visitor Inquiry Study Results
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