Check out this List of Groups Convening in Springfield This Winter

By Dana Maugans, Sales Director on Nov. 16, 2021

A number of groups will meet in Springfield this winter, including conventions, sporting events, reunions and others. Click "Download Document" below to see a full list of those that were booked by or…

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CVB Sales Staff Hard at Work to Bring Group Business to Springfield

By Dana Maugans, Sales Director on Nov. 16, 2021

The Sales Department at the Convention & Visitors Bureau is planning a sales blitz in Jefferson City in December and attending multiple trade shows and events to network with meeting planners and talk…

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Keep Up with the Latest News with the CVB's Facebook Group

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Nov. 16, 2021

If you like to be "in the know" about the local tourism industry, join the CVB's private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sgfcvb. That's one place where we post important information…

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Welcome to our New Partners!

By Jane Rips, Partner Development Manager on Nov. 16, 2021

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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Two Non-stop Flights Added at SGF

By Submitted News on Nov. 15, 2021

Springfield-Branson National Airport will have two new non-stop flights beginning Nov. 19. Allegiant Air is adding flights to Austin, Texas, and Punta Gorda, Florida, twice a week year-round, giving…

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Volunteers Needed for Gardens AGLOW Event

By Submitted News on Nov. 11, 2021

Volunteers are needed for the 2021 Gardens AGLOW holiday light display at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. Volunteers receive free entry to the event, a…

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CVB Staff Member Recognized for 20 Years of Service

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Nov. 05, 2021

Congratulations to CVB staff member Carrie Chavez on 20 years of service to the CVB! Chavez, event services manager, joined the CVB sales department in 2001. She is responsible for coordinating…

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CVB Accepting Nominations for 2022 Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Nov. 01, 2021

The Convention & Visitors Bureau is accepting nominations for the 2022 Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards through Dec. 14. Nominations for awards honoring individuals and businesses making a positive…

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PFI Sold to Cavender's

By Submitted News on Oct. 26, 2021

PFI Western Store, Home of BootDaddy, has entered an agreement to sell to Cavender’s ninety-plus store chain. The relationship brings two great western retailers together at U.S. 65 and Battlefield…

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CVB, KYTV Receive Awards from Division of Tourism

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Oct. 25, 2021

Two local organizations received awards from the Missouri Division of Tourism in October. The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau received the prestigious Marketing Campaign Award and KYTV…

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