Communities worldwide are recognizing Global Meetings Industry Day today to spread the word that professional meetings and other group events play a vital role in local economies. That’s true for the dozens of groups the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau books annually. This year, those…
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Tickets are on sale for Springfield’s Toast to Tourism, a night focused on celebrating the industry that is vital to our community's economic health and vibrancy. The celebration, hosted by the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, begins at 6 p.m. April 27 at the White River Conference…
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Springfield, Missouri - The arts space is always holding something new and shiny for patrons in Springfield, Missouri. That's especially true when the Springfield Art Museum presents its first exhibition solely on enamelware April 8-July 30. “Holding Space: Contemporary Enamel Vessels” features the…
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Nearly 20 faith groups will come together for the first annual Ozarks Festival of Faiths from 6:30 to 9 p.m. January 28, at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive. A variety of faiths will be represented, including Christian denominations. Also participating are Buddhist, Hindu, Bahai…
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The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau will have a new leader on board beginning Jan. 17. Mark Hecquet will replace Tracy Kimberlin who retires Dec. 31. Hecquet currently serves as president and CEO of Travel Butler County, a destination marketing organization serving nine communities in…
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After brewing up a popular rewards program last year for local coffee shops, the Convention & Visitors Bureau is launching the Ozarks Coffee Trail for a second year on Oct. 7. Participants will register, then use a smartphone to check in using a four-digit code provided by each shop; there is no app…
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To officially commence the inaugural homestand event for the new Missouri Thunder bull riding team, a bull named Malaki will visit Springfield Mayor Ken McClure at 10 a.m. today at the Route 66 Springfield Visitor Information Center, 815 E. St. Louis St. The Missouri Thunder is an elite team of…
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A rodeo is taking place this week in Springfield, but don’t expect to see bucking broncs or crazy bulls kicking up dirt. Instead, you’ll see “gas hogs,” competing in the National Gas Rodeo set to begin with qualifying events at 8 a.m. Sept. 16 with final events beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 17 in a…
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The Springfield, Missouri, Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired a new partner development manager. Ashley Clair is responsible for advertising sales in the CVB’s printed materials, website and displays in the Route 66 Springfield Tourist Information Center. She also leads the partner development…
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In a continuing effort to be more inclusive and welcoming to all, the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is now a Certified Autism Center™. The Springfield CVB is the first destination marketing organization in the state to earn this designation and one of five certified CVBs nationwide. The…
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