The Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Department strives to bring a variety of groups and events to the city.
Groups booked recently by the department include:
- MoDOT Systems Operation Management & Program Delivery, April 2013
- National Christian Homeschool Spring Nationals, May 2013
- Jehovah's Witnesses, June and July 2013
- Missouri Youth Soccer Association Pool Play Weekend, June 2013
- Missouri State Future Business Leaders of America, April 2016
In January, sales manager Melissa Evans and a representative of University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center represented Springfield at the Religious Conference Management Association conference in Minneapolis.
For more information, call 417-881-5300.
Several groups will be in Springfield in the coming months:
February
February 01, 2013 - March 31, 2013 Bass Pro Shops® Outdoor World®, 2013 Spring Fishing Classic
February 01, 2013 – May 31, 2013 Greater Ozarks Open Bowling Tournament, 2013 55th Annual Greater Ozarks Open Bowling Tournament Attendance: 11,000
February 07 – 09, 2013 Missouri Organic Association, 2013 MOA annual conference
February 14 - 17, 2013 Show Me Clowns for Jesus, 2013 National Conference Attendance: 200
March
March 02 – 04, 2013 Missouri Winter Games, 2013 Winter Games Attendance: 1,300
March 04 – 08, 2013 Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association, 2013 Annual Meeting March 12 – 16, 2013 American Collegiate Hockey Association, 2013 D3 Men’s College Hockey Championship Attendance: 1,560
March 17 – 24, 2013 National Christian Homeschool Championships, 2013 NCHBC Basketball Nationals Attendance: 10,000
March 21 – 24, 2013 Missouri Art Education Association, 2013 MAEA Spring Conference
March 22 – 24, 2013 Lake Country Soccer, 2013 Champions Challenge Attendance: 1,000
April
April 08 - 12, 2013 Missouri Department of Transportation, 2013 Systems Operation Management and Statewide Program Delivery Annual Meeting Attendance: 500
April 15 - 19, 2013 Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic, 2013 SEDC conference Attendance: 175
April 16 - 17, 2013 Evangelical Free Church of America, 2013 Central District Pastors Meeting Attendance: 20
April 19 - 21, 2013 Missouri National Guard Association, 2013 Missouri National Guard Association Annual Conference Attendance: 500
April 19 - 21, 2013 Lake Country Soccer, 2013 Ozarks Coca-Cola Dr. Pepper Cup Mr. Bill Garoutte Attendance: 2,500
April 24 - 28, 2013 Spyderfest, 2013 Annual Meeting Attendance: 900
April 25 - 28, 2013 Southwest Home Education Ministry (SHEM), 2013 SHEM Convention Attendance: 1,500
May
May 08 - 12, 2013 National Christian Homeschool Championships, 2013 Spring Nationals Attendance: 1,600
May 13 - 14, 2013 Missouri State High School Activities Association, 2013 State Golf Championships - Boys Attendance: 400
May 24 - 26, 2013 National Street Rod Association, 2013 Mid-America Street Rod Nationals Plus Attendance: 7,000
May 31, 2013 - June 02, 2013 Harley Owner's Group , 2013 Missouri State H.O.G. Rally Attendance: 1,000
May 31, 2013 - June 02, 2013 Missouri Federation of Republican Women, 2013 MFRW State Convention Attendance: 100
May 31, 2013 - June 03, 2013 Missouri Youth Soccer Association, 2013 Summer State Cup Pool Play Attendance: 4,950
