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2 days ago
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Green Bay sees record tourism year, with Lambeau and Resch Expo leading the way
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Discover Green Bay released data from 2024, showing a record-breaking year for both economic impact and visitor numbers in Brown County. A significant part of this success was credited to key venues like Lambeau Field, Titletown, and the Resch Expo Center. 'The Resch Expo has been a huge, huge addition to the tourism mix in the area,' said Brad Toll, president and CEO of Discover Green Bay. Family & Childcare Resources of Northeast Wisconsin holds monthly diaper giveaway Since its opening in 2021, the Resch Expo has helped attract major events to Green Bay, but Toll emphasized that visitors often overlook local businesses that contribute to Brown County's popularity. 'We have great attractions here,' Toll said. 'This year, looking at the botanical gardens, they've got an awesome exhibit—that is plastic that has been collected from promotions—that has been turned into art. Our attractions give us something to promote.' Visitor spending in 2024 broke down into five main categories: Food & beverage – $209.7 million Lodging – $178.7 million Retail – $165.5 million Recreation & entertainment – $163.2 million Transportation – $130.2 million These figures helped place Brown County among the top five tourism destinations in the state. Fairchild Equipment delivers refurbished forklift to church in Green Bay to help serve families in need 'It's just in their DNA to do things like that,' said Gov. Tony Evers. 'So Brown County, Green Bay, is really important.' Discover Green Bay is expected to release economic data related to the 2025 NFL Draft in July. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
Lambeau Field Atrium hosting Vex Robotics Challenge
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Green Bay say they are thrilled to welcome the Northeast Wisconsin VEX Robotics Challenge to the Lambeau Field Atrium. According to a release from Discover Green Bay, the signature event will take place on January 30 and 31 while bringing together 72 teams of high school students from across the United States and Canada, including several local Wisconsin teams from Appleton, Neenah, and Freedom. RV rentals cheaper, more affordable than hotels or renting a house week of NFL Draft At the event, students are expected to compete in HIGH STAKES, the 2024-2025 VEX Robotics Competition game that requires driving their designed and programmed robots in an attempt to secure awards and a spot at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas this May. Officials add that the event, hosted by Fox Valley Competitive Robotics, will take place inside the Lambeau Field Atrium on Thursday, January 30 from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. and on Friday, January 31 from 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event is an exciting opportunity to showcase Green Bay as a hub for innovation and education. We're honored to help bring this competition to Lambeau Field and celebrate the bright future of STEM. Brad Toll, President and CEO of Discover Green Bay The event is said to be free and open to the public. For more details click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
