Lake Geneva Partner Bulletin Archive
December 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
I’d like to express a moment of heartfelt gratitude for all you’ve done to make 2024 a milestone year. Your passion, creativity, dedication, and leadership help make the Lake Geneva region a very special place.
There have been many highlights for the Visit Lake Geneva team this year, none of which could have happened without your partnership and participation. A few include: READ MORE>
November 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
I write this on Election Day, having no idea who our next president will be. Each candidate will affect the business, educational and non-profit communities differently. What I always bank on though, are the people who, no matter the politics or party in power, make great things happen every day. READ MORE>
October 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
All of us at Visit Lake Geneva are excited to see you at next week’s Annual Dinner & Impact Awards at the Grand Geneva Resort. The event is officially sold-out! Between special guest Donald Driver, and learning who this year’s Impact Award winners are, it’s sure to be an inspiring evening. And for you foodies – the culinary team at the Grand Geneva created a terrific menu for the occasion. READ MORE>
September 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed September as Chamber of Commerce Month. Are you using your partner benefits to their full potential? Here at Visit Lake Geneva, we offer many services for our partners. Thank you for your partnership as we celebrate Chamber of Commerce Month and the important work you do to make our corner of the world a better place to live, work and play. We appreciate you. READ MORE>
August 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Since 1962 the Lake Geneva Jaycees have hosted the Venetian Festival, a five-day event that features fireworks, a lighted boat parade, carnival, water ski show, live music and more. This is the largest revenue generator for the club, with all net profits going back into our local community non-profits. Thank you, Jaycees, for your hard work and dedication, and we’ll see you August 14 – 18. READ MORE>
July 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Happy 4th of July! This week we celebrate America’s Independence, and showcase our pride and patriotism in living in a free country. How blessed we are.
Today you can be part of something very special. Our friends at American Legion Post 327 in Lyons have revived and reinstated this post for the next generation of veterans. This evening at 5:30 p.m. Visit Lake Geneva will hold a ribbon-cutting at the Grand Geneva Resort’s flagpole in front of the main lobby to commemorate American Legion Post 327 as they welcome post-Gulf War veterans and inspire the next generation of Wisconsin's leaders. READ MORE>
June 5, 2024 | Partner Bulletin
On Saturday, June 1 Lakes Area LifeWay produced the third annual Mr. Lake Geneva pageant. Eight contestants from around the region competed for the top title of Mr. Lake Geneva, including VLG partners: Skip Harless of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Kevin Singh of Guac Star, Abel Rosas of Elena in home Catering, and Matt Stinebrink of Stinebrink's Piggly Wiggly. Together all eight amazing gentlemen raised over $104,000 for area non profit organizations, which 50% of their final scores were derived. Congratulations to Visit Lake Geneva Board Chairman and Managing Director of Grand Geneva, Skip Harless for earning this year's title of Mr. Lake Geneva 2024! READ MORE >
May 2, 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Last month was filled with outstanding events, like the first-ever (and sold-out) Wee Whiskey Fest, Restaurant Week, and Women’s Weekend. May is full speed ahead with a new event from our friends at the Business Improvement District called Murals in Motion, with five unique artists creating large mural masterpieces in real time. READ MORE >
April 1, 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
April is a time of transition, and in our region, things are springing up all over – not just in nature, but with unique events and new businesses. This month’s newsletter is filled with the latest things to do (think Wee Whiskey Fest and Balloon Adventures), ribbon cuttings, and of course our annual Restaurant Week. With a record-breaking number of restaurants participating, Fox-6 WITI Milwaukee will be on location at several different establishments to broadcast live. Read on to learn more about what’s coming up, and Happy Spring! READ MORE >
March 5, 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
The Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism kicks off this Sunday, and the spectacular Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is the host resort. Tourism professionals from across the state will be wowed by ‘The Grand,’ from its first-class service and hospitality to outstanding cuisine and amenities. Thank you Skip Harless and the grand team for embracing this enormous event. READ MORE >
February 7, 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Thank you for making this year’s Winterfest & U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship the winter event of the year. With warm February weather we had record-breaking crowds, and with cold insulating blankets, (thank you Keisler Contractors of Elkhorn) every snow sculpture made it through the competition. READ MORE >
January 4, 2024 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Happy New Year! We are starting it off right, with Midwest Living Magazine naming Lake Geneva as “One of 8 Best Small Town Getaways in Wisconsin.” We were also featured in the New York Travel Guide list naming the “110 Coziest Winter Towns in America for a Magical Getaway.” READ MORE >
December 5, 2023 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Thank you to everyone who attended the 48th Annual Electric Christmas Parade in downtown Lake Geneva. We had record-breaking attendance with 86 floats, bands, dancers and dignitaries. A panel of 4 volunteer parade judges, made up of this year’s Impact Award winners, were in charge of selecting the best non-profit float. The winner was no surprise – the Lake Geneva Badger High School Football Team, WIAA Division II State Football Champions. For the win they’ll receive $500. READ MORE >
November 2, 2023 | Partner Bulletin
Dear Partners,
Thank you to everyone who came out for Visit Lake Geneva’s Annual Dinner and Impact Awards at The Abbey Resort in Fontana. It was standing room only, and the energy was palpable. The venue, music, food, and service were outstanding, but the stars of the night were you, our partners, and this year’s Impact Award winners. Next year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th at the Grand Geneva Resort so please mark your calendars now. READ MORE >
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