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Register Now for Capitol Days for Tourism

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Jan. 24, 2017

The state’s hospitality industry is encouraged to participate in the annual “Capitol Days for Tourism” event Feb. 22-23 at the Capitol Building in Jefferson City. The event organized by the Missouri…

Sign Up Today for Salute to Missouri Legislators

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Jan. 11, 2017

Have you signed up to join the Springfield Metro Partnership for the 2017 Salute to Missouri Legislators reception? The reception set for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson…

Plan to Attend Salute to Missouri Legislators

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Dec. 14, 2016

Members of the local tourism industry are encouraged to join the Springfield Metro Partnership for the 2017 Salute to Missouri Legislators reception set for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Capitol Plaza…

Save the Date for Workshop

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Apr. 29, 2016

Missouri Travel Council will present a workshop to explain how to effectively communicate with and discuss issues of importance with legislators and how to maximize membership in the organization…

Registration Underway for Capitol Days for Tourism

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Feb. 05, 2016

The annual Capitol Days for Tourism is set for Feb. 25 in Jefferson City. Along with meeting with legislators to talk about tourism-industry issues and legislation, the event features a pancake…

Plan to Attend Salute to Missouri Legislators

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Jan. 08, 2016

The Springfield Metro Partnership invites you to attend the 2016 Salute to Missouri Legislators from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. This annual event that includes…

Legislative Priorities Set for 2016

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Dec. 01, 2015

The Missouri Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus and the Missouri Travel Council have identified legislative priorities for 2016. They are: increasing the Division of Tourism budget and…

Division of Tourism Budget Goes to Senate Appropriations Committee This Week

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Mar. 16, 2015

The Missouri House of Representatives has approved a new state budget of more than $26.1 billion. The budget includes $21.4 million for the Division of Tourism, $1.125 million higher than the division…

Proposed Rules on Signage Could Affect Local Attractions

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Dec. 30, 2014

A draft of proposed rule changes written by the Missouri Department of Transportation would affect requirements a private attraction must meet to participate in the Traffic Generator Signage Program…

Governor Releases Funds For Tourism

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Dec. 24, 2014

Gov. Jay Nixon announced today he has released $2 million in funding for the Missouri Division of Tourism, which will be used to enhance the state’s tourism efforts and continue moving the state’s…