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, Indiana.
The CVB Leadership Team consists of a Board of Directors as well as the CVB staff.
2008 Conventional Visitor's Bureau Board Members
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Kevin Croy |
Jim Anderson |
Tim Beere |
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Randy Brown |
Tom Lapsley |
Tommy Bell |
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John Sampson |
Melissa Cordial |
Vince Robinson |
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Mike Packnett |
Mac Parker |
Dawn Rosemond |
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Irene Walters |
Bob Lister |
Nelson Peters |
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Gary Shearer |
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John Urbahns |
Steve Gard |
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The Oyster Bar Restaurants |
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