The locally produced full-color publication “Welcome to Springfield” magazine, found in Springfield hotel rooms and other selected sites to provide helpful information for visitors for the last 13 years, has a new owner and publisher according to founder John C. Ford. Sharon Ladd took over the magazine company the first part of May. “The decision [...]
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Arts Council Director Accepts Position at Drury University
Leah Hamilton will leave her position as the Executive Director of the Springfield Regional Arts Council in mid-July for a new role with Drury University. Hamilton, who has worked at the SRAC for seven years, including the past four as Executive Director, will be Drury’s new Director of Arts Administration beginning in August 2013. She will replace [...]
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Board Member Resigns
Melissa Dallas, former head of the Hospitality and Restaurant Administration Department at Missouri State University has resigned her position on the CVB Board of Directors. Stephanie Hein, interim director of the HRA department, has been appointed by Mayor Bob Stephens to replace Dallas. The CVB staff appreciates Dallas’ service on the board. She has been [...]
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Diminutive Cows and their Proud Owners in Springfield Soon for Event
More than 250 people and their small cows will be in Springfield June 13-15 for the National Irish Dexter Cattle Show & Sale and Annual General Meeting of the American Dexter Cattle Association. The public can attend the Dexter Cattle Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 14, the Dexter Sale Auction from 8 a.m.-noon [...]
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CVB Prepares for 2013 Tourism Season
National Tourism Week is May 4-12 and the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is gearing up for a busy summer. At least 36,000 people are expected to attend 30 conventions, amateur sports tournaments and group events in May, June and July in Springfield. That number doesn’t include groups not using services provided by the CVB [...]
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Congratulations, DoubleTree!
The CVB staff wishes to congratulation the DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield on receiving the Crystal Cookie Award presented by the DoubleTree by Hilton company. For the second year in a row, the hotel has received the Crystal Cookie Award. The Crystal Cookie celebrates hotels that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to embracing the brand’s CARE culture [...]
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Registration Underway for Joint Meeting Planners Trade Show
Registration for the 2013 Joint Meeting Planners Trade Show is now open. This important marketing opportunity for the association and government meeting planner market is scheduled for July 22, 2013, in Jefferson City. The event includes educational sessions, a trade show, networking opportunities and more. Click here for a flyer and registration form. For more [...]
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It’s a Busy Time of Year for Group Business in Springfield
The Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Department strives to bring a variety of groups and events to the city. Groups recently booked by the department include: Cross Fit Games, November 2013, 200 room nights Missouri Youth Soccer Association State Cup, June 2017, 3,300 room nights Missouri Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Weekend, June 2017, [...]
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Welcome New Advertisers!
The Convention & Visitors Bureau helps local businesses promote themselves to travelers and locals through a variety of opportunities, including the city’s Official Visitors Guide, a website, displays at Springfield-Branson National Airport, etc. This month we welcome: Whole Hog Cafe Brown Egg Cafe & Coffee House Sisters in Thyme Stained Glass Theatre in Ozark Indigo Sky [...]
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