The Fort Wayne/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to expand Fort Wayne's economy by attracting convention and leisure visitors. The CVB is responsible for marketing Fort Wayne and Allen County as a desirable destination for convention, sporting and tourism activities.
The CVB has a full-time, professionally trained staff who serve as Fort Wayne's liaison between visitors and the business that host them. The CVB acts as an information center, convention sales force, and tourism promotion organization for our area, as well as a catalyst for economic development growth. Millions of dollars from visitor spending and increased tax revenues are generated to increase commerce, sustain jobs and enhance the quality of life in Fort Wayne.
The CVB Leadership Team consists of a Board of Directors as well as the CVB staff.
The 2008 CVB Board Members are:
Vince Robinson,
INK Newspapers
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Jim Anderson,
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
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Kevin Croy,
Marriott Fort Wayne
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Tory Richardson,
Fort Wayne/Allen County
Airport Authority
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Tim Beere,
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Tommy Bell,
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Randy Brown,
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
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Melissa Cordial,
Vera Bradley Design
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Steve Gard,
The Oyster Bar Restaurants
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Gil Haynie, Jr.,
Hawk, Haynie, Kammeyer, & Chickedantz
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Bob Lister,
Grand Wayne Convention Center
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Mike Packnett,
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Mac Parker,
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Nelson Peters,
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Dawn Rosemond,
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John Sampson,
NE IN Regional Partnership
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Gary Shearer,
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John Urbahns,
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Irene Walters,
IPFW University Relations
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Curt Witcher,
Allen County Public Library
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