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Infrastructure Proposal Would Hurt State's Tourism Economy

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Mar. 08, 2019

A proposal to use $100 million in general revenue funds for infrastructure in Missouri will have the side effect of hurting the state’s tourism economy. That’s because the plan announced Wednesday…

Registration Open for Annual Legislative Reception

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Dec. 20, 2018

The Springfield Metro Partnership invites you to attend the 2019 Salute To Missouri Legislators Reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. Along with a buffet and…

Mark Your Calendar for Salute to Legislators

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Nov. 30, 2018

Planning is underway for the 2019 Salute to Missouri Legislators set for Jan. 23 in Jefferson City. This annual reception is an opportunity to network with legislators and your Springfield peers just…

CVB Endorses Proposition D

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Oct. 29, 2018

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors announced it is endorsing Proposition D, a statewide initiative on the ballot Nov. 6. If approved, Proposition D would incrementally…

Final Legislative Breakfast of 2018 set for April 25

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Mar. 22, 2018

The Springfield Metro Partnership invites you to attend a legislative breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m. April 25 at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. The cost to attend the final legislative breakfast…

Committee Proposes $5 million Increase for Division of Tourism

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Mar. 22, 2018

The Missouri House Budget Committee finalized a proposed state budget that includes $15.9 million for the Division of Tourism, a $5 million increase over Gov. Eric Greitens’ proposed budget. The…

Capitol Days for Tourism set for Feb. 21-22

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Feb. 15, 2018

Staff from the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and other tourism entities around the state will attend Capitol Days for Tourism Feb. 21-22 in Jefferson City. Travel and tourism…

City Considering Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Stay Rental Properties

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Jan. 11, 2018

A zoning ordinance regulating short-term rentals goes to the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission Jan. 11, then to City Council for public hearing on Jan. 29. If approved, the ordinance could go into…

You’re Invited!

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Dec. 20, 2017

The Springfield Metro Partnership invites you to attend the 2018 Salute To Missouri Legislators reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. A buffet and beverages…

Mark Your Calendar for Feb. 21-22

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Dec. 20, 2017

Capitol Days for Tourism is set for Feb. 21-22 with a Pancake Feast at the capitol on Feb. 22. The Missouri Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus board meeting will follow the pancake breakfast…