When people hear 'convention center,' they often picture long conference tables, name badges, and PowerPoint presentations. And yes, a modern convention and events center absolutely serves those purposes. But for Springfield, Missouri, the proposed Convention and Events Center is about so much more…
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There's a conversation happening in Springfield right now — in coffee shops, church halls, neighborhood association meetings, and family dinner tables. It's a conversation about what kind of city Springfield wants to be. Not next year. Not in five years. But over the next generation, and the one…
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Infrastructure has a way of quietly shaping everything around it. Roads determine where neighborhoods develop. Broadband determines where businesses locate. Water and sewer capacity determine where growth is even possible. And convention facilities determine whether a city is taken seriously as a…
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Ask any restaurant owner, hotel manager, or downtown retailer what they need more of, and the answer is almost always the same: consistent, reliable customers. Not just on weekends. Not just during the holiday shopping season. Year-round, across every season, from a diverse mix of visitors with…
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Some investments are made for today. Others are planned to deliver results for decades to come. Springfield's proposed Convention and Events Center falls firmly into the second category. This isn't a short-term fix or a speculative gamble. It's a long-term investment designed to grow with the city…
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Fame came to Springfield’s Rockwood Motor Court by way of Route 66. It’s long been known to Route 66 travelers, many who hail from across the country and around the globe, but a new level of light is shining on the vintage motor court: In November, it was added to Historic Hotels of America, a…
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Springfield, Missouri is known as the birthplace of Route 66, beginning what would start as a national and cultural phenomenon that would take America by storm at the end of the 1920s. If you’re cruising through Springfield and would love to see some iconic stops on your way, here are a few Route 66…
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Traveling should be comfortable and accessible for everyone, and Springfield, MO, is home to several hotels designed with inclusivity in mind. Whether you need wheelchair accessibility, hearing-impaired accommodations or sensory-friendly features, these top-rated hotels ensure a welcoming stay…
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Time and traffic have raced by the Rail Haven, one of Springfield’s Route 66 landmarks. The motel opened in 1938 at the corner of St. Louis Street and Glenstone Avenue. It was a decade after the start of the Mother Road – which was born in Springfield a few blocks away – and out front, split-rail…
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There are 34 Springfields across the United States (35 if you count the one where The Simpsons live), so how can you know for sure that this Springfield is the right place for you to hold your next meeting? You’re in luck. Our team of researchers (a.k.a. just me. I’m the researcher) have compiled…
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