Partner Profile: Wire Road Brewing Co.
Since Wire Road Brewing Co. opened in January, the microbrewery has seen near-capacity crowds every night. Besides coming in for the tasty brews, nearby residents are excited about having a…
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March 5 is the Deadline to Register for Missouri Tourism Road Show
If you're looking to learn more about the state's tourism industry and network with others interested in tourism, sign up for the Missouri Division of Tourism's Road Show. Why You Should Attend…
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Bass Pro Announces World's Fishing Fair Event March 30-April 3
To celebrate Its 50th anniversary, Bass Pro Shops announced it will have the "World's Fishing Fair: The Greatest Fishing Show & Sale on Earth" March 30-April 1 in Springfield. Click "documents" below…
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Dickerson Park Zoo Director Releases Book
Congratulations to Mike Crocker, Dickerson Park Zoo director, on the release of his new book! “I pulled the croc back to me and bear-hugged him to my body. He was around seventy pounds and about all I…
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Plan Now for Global Meetings Industry Day
Start planning now to promote Global Meetings Industry Day, an annual event showcasing the value of group business to the economy. The theme for the April 7 event is "Meet Safe" to highlight how…
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Tourism Statistics Show 2021 was a Record-Breaker in Springfield
Statistics through December 2021 show last year was a record-breaker, particularly good news considering 2020 was the worst year on record because of the pandemic. Check out the numbers below to…
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Local Foodie Becomes Regular Contributor to CVB Blog, Social Media
If you like eating out and you're an Instagram user, you're probably familiar with @417Foodist, an account that's all about local food. Billy Dove, the person behind 417Foodist is now a regular…
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News You Can Use
Click the headlines below for articles and blog posts we think might be useful to those who work in the local travel industry. TOP 10 TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2022 G Adventures has identified the top 10…
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Travel Journalists Visiting Springfield Feb. 21-23
The Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting two travel writers Feb. 21-23. Diana Lamdbin Meyer and Barbara Gibbs Ostmann will visit a number of attractions, restaurants, historic sites and businesses…
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Welcome to our New Partners!
The Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes local businesses to visitors in a variety of ways, including a visitors guide, website, displays at the tourist information centers, etc. We welcome the…
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