The Missouri Division of Tourism is beginning to put together the 2021 Official Missouri Travel Guide and that means it’s time for area businesses to update their free listings. Please access (or create) your account at industry.visitmo.com and update your listing by June 12. Keep in mind that you may have multiple listings that will
All over the country, people are looking after one another in big, big ways that we’ve never seen before. That’s why this year, “Reader’s Digest” is pivoting to Nicest Places in America 2020: United in Kindness. COVID-19 is no match for us, because when Americans work together, anything is possible. “Reader’s Digest” is already hearing
Planners of two large groups that were scheduled to meet in Springfield announced this week they are canceling due to the pandemic. The Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. canceled its Wing Ding 42, an annual motorcycle rally that was scheduled to be in Springfield June 30-July 4 and the National Street Road Assoc. Mid-America Street
There’s no doubt people in the Ozarks are creative, a trait that’s been shining brightly since the COVID-19 crisis began. From fundraisers to fun things to do, local businesses, nonprofits and individuals are coming up with ways big and small to help their friends and neighbors cope during this difficult time. In no particular order,
“Missouri Magazine” is looking for feel-good stories. Small or big. At home or in the community, heroes, businesses, kids, whatever good news you have share. For a chance to be featured in the magazine’s “Good News Missouri” project, email your name, your good news and a photo or video to Cheri Cranford at hello@missourimagazines.com. Then
People pull together to help each other in times of crisis. They do it for their communities, friends and families, and “Reader’s Digest” often shares those stories to give hope to others and lift the human spirit. “Reader’s Digest” is asking people to go to RD.com/coronavirus-stories to share stories of help and hope during the
“Brotherhood of Brew,” a travel series on Amazon Prime, featured the Springfield area in two recent episodes. Episodes 6 and 7 of the 2019 season focused on Got Your Six Coffee Co. and its Beans & Bullets event, a thank you to and training opportunity for first responders and veterans. The show featured local breweries
The Missouri Division of Tourism will take its show on the road with five regional tourism meetings this spring. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend to: Learn more about the significant impact tourism has on Missouri’s economy. Hear from Missouri Division of Tourism staff about their work to increase tourism across the state.
Journalists are exploring Springfield for stories about visiting Springfield. Melinda Schnyder, a freelance writer from Wichita, was recently in Springfield for a taping of “The Mystery Hour” and other activities. Watch for her article in the “Wichita Eagle” and other media outlets. Also headed to Springfield is Heather Baker, publisher of “AY Magazine,” a lifestyle
Madison Russell has joined the staff of the Springfield, Missouri, Convention & Visitors Bureau as content coordinator. Russell, a 2019 graduate of Missouri State University, is responsible for managing the CVB’s social media accounts, blogging and assisting with public relations activities. The CVB is a nonprofit marketing organization dedicated to improving the local economy through
