Explore Elgin Area works to enhance the economic and environmental well-being of the 11 communities in the Fox River Valley through marketing the area.
Our
Mission
The mission of Explore Elgin Area is to collaboratively advocate for the thoughtful development and promotion of the region to stimulate the economy through tourism and create a sense of place for residents.
Our
Purpose
Explore Elgin Area exists to collaboratively share the pride and story of the region with everyone in order to enhance the community’s Quality of Life.
Our
Vision
The Elgin Area will be known for its diverse, historic, and authentic culture, welcoming visitors for memorable experiences.
The Communities We Represent
Three Key
Responsibilities
- We encourage groups to hold meetings, conventions, tradeshows, sporting events, and group travel in the 11 communities in the Elgin Area.
- We assist groups with preparations and while their meeting or event is in progress.
- We encourage tourists to visit and enjoy the many historic, cultural, retail, dining, and recreational opportunities the Elgin Area offers.
One of our goals is to attract overnight visitors, so our marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts are primarily focused within 250 miles of the Elgin Area. We also aim to market local businesses to potential visitors as well as our residents to encourage small business support while cultivating a uniquely Elgin area experience. Since our main goals are to attract visitors and inform residents, our marketing efforts for local businesses are primarily free.
Our
History
Explore Elgin Area was formed in 1984 by the City of Elgin and local business leaders. Explore Elgin Area has since grown to include the 10 communities of the Fox River Valley, spanning Kane, Cook and DuPage Counties.
The Elgin Area has over 1,400 hotel rooms and hundreds of entertainment, dining, shopping, retail and cultural options for visitors to enjoy and experience.
The Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Team
Explore Elgin Area Officers & Board of Directors
The Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Officers
Chair: Elizabeth Marston
Museum Director, Elgin Area History Museum
Treasurer: Sin Van V
Owner, Stellar Edge Marketing Group
Secretary: Barb Keselica
Assistant Director, City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department
President/CEO: Krisilee Murphy
The Explore Elgin Area Bureau Board of Directors
Cheryl Anderley
Village Trustee, Village of West Dundee
Kari Haight Goodmay
Owner, The Haight and Gather
Brook Carey
Co-Owner, The Milk House Ice Cream
Terry Gajewski
Vice President Finance and MIS, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Fukala
Executive Director, Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin
Lydia Kaldani
Director of Sales, Holiday Inn & Suites Northwest Chicago (Elgin)
Natalie Kiburg
Division Chief of Public Relations & Development, Gail Borden Public Library
K. Eric Larson
Former Executive Director, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Rose Martinez
City Councilwoman, City of Elgin
Elgin Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau Office
60 S. Grove Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
Toll Free: 855-515-7926
847-695-7540
