We're planning an open house and our annual awards banquet and you're invited! Tourism statistics are off the charts and groups are coming to the city.Learn about all that and more in the January issue of Issues & Info, a monthly newsletter brought to you each month by the Convention & Visitors Bureau. The CVB is a nonprofit marketing agency promoting Springfield as a travel destination in order to boost the local economy.

Check out these stories that have appeared in the newsletter in the past month:

• You're Invited to Our Open House
• Plan to Attend Salute to Missouri Legislators
• Save the Date for Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet!
• Facts & Stats About Springfield's Lodging Industry January-November 2015
• Facts & Stats About Springfield Visitors January-November 2015
• CVB Sales Department Organizing Advisory Group
• Bloggers Visiting Springfield in January
• CVB Welcomes New Marketing Partners
• CVB Website Breaks Record
• Welcome Groups Coming to Springfield
• Senator, Tourism Advocate Passes Away