SOUTH BEND – A tourism initiative in St. Joseph County is awarding 18 events and organizations with $75,000 in grants to help with marketing efforts for 2012.
“I’m very happy we were able to spread the money to 18 different events, programs and organizations – and especially gratified to see so many applicants recognizing the huge potential in promoting their event to visitors to our area,” said Rob DeCleene, executive director of the South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Recipients include the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, Studebaker Driver’s Club International Meet, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Sunburst Races, Downtown South Bend Inc. Artbeat, Oliver Mansion, Continental Amateur Baseball Association Elite Baseball, Bike for Hospice, South Bend Fire Department River Rescue School, IUSB Denyce Graves Weekend, St. Joseph County Parks Sugar Camp Days, Pastime Tournaments, Broadway Theater League “My Fair Lady,” South Bend Parks Blues & Ribs Fest, Summer Restaurant Week, Studebaker National Museum Come See the Muppets, Studebaker-Bendix Trail, and Call to Action Conference: Bethel.
