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Springfield, Just the Right Size As far as meeting-friendly cities go, Springfield has a lot to offer. With a population of 160,000, it s not some tiny town. And it certainly isn t a congested city either. It s a vibrant regional hub with warm, small-town hospitality, and it welcomes you with an array of fascinating attractions, a diverse dining scene and plenty of convenient amenities all nestled in the scenic Ozark hills. That s important because we believe the right size always makes for a better fit. Some reasons to plan an event in springfield Springfield is a welcoming can-do city with all the amenities you need for a successful gathering. The city has nearly 6,000 guest rooms. Unique meeting and event venues range from a historic castle to a sportsman-themed conference center. A central location in the United States makes the city an ideal meeting destination that is easy to get to from all corners of the nation. The Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) and the Branson Airport (BKG) provide all-jet service to major hub cities. Some things to enjoy while here... An eclectic downtown scene with a variety of dining, nightlife and shopping destinations. Almost 1,000 restaurant and nightlife options. Locally-owned micro breweries, distilleries and wineries. World-class attractions and festivals within the city, in surrounding towns and in Branson. Scenic outdoor recreation, beautiful parks and excellent golf courses. Trendy, one-of-a-kind vintage shopping, unique boutiques and farmers markets full of local produce. A vibrant arts community providing festivals, galleries, live theatre, Broadway productions and more. The Springfield Cardinals minor league baseball team. A clean, safe and friendly community. 800-678-8767
The power of Partnership Every meeting planner knows that working with the right people can make planning and conducting an event less stressful and more successful. The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to help and will be with you all the way. We have your back We provide Services tailored to meet your needs. Assistance with your proposal and site selection. Attendance-building resources including access to the Springfield CVB website, photo/video gallery, digital postcards and registration material. Event promotion with promotional materials, social media, Internet promotions, marketing, public relations and more. Itinerary preparation for suggested tours, family activities and more. Arrangements for an official city welcome and notifications to local businesses to welcome your attendees. Coordination of shuttle service to multiple properties for qualified groups. A Springfield meeting planner tool kit located at SpringfieldMo.org/meeting-planners-toolkit. And our services are complimentary! Our convention was a great success! People were very impressed with the quality of the hotel and its proximity to the other venues, making it a very walkable city. Dr. Jeremy Chessman, American Guild of Organists Conference I Love Springfield, MO! @SpringfieldCVB LoveSpringfield Springfield, MO Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-678-8767
The Springfield CVB made our transition to the city easy and seamless, providing us with new and innovative resources that made our conference of nearly 4,500 more perfect than ever! Each and every staff put their heart and soul into the organizations that come into the city, taking a personal interest in the client and their mission. Chris Dzurick, Supervisor, Missouri Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America Convention Hotels University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center/ Springfield Expo Center 417-864-7333 www.upspringfield.com Oasis Hotel & Convention Center 800-866-5253 www.springfieldaoasis.com DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Springfield 417-831-3131 www.springfield.doubletree.com Connected 10,000 sq. ft. Convention Center - Opening Fall, 2018 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 417-865-8600 www.holidayinnspringfieldnorth.com Lamplighter Inn Convention Center 417-869-3900 www.lamplighternorth.com Hilton Garden Inn 417-875-8800 www.springfieldmo.hgi.com Courtyard by Marriott 417-869-6700 www.marriott.com/sgfap Hotel Vandivort 417-832-1515 www.hotelvandivort.com Residence Inn by Marriott 417-890-0020 www.marriott.com/sgfri Guest Rooms Meeting Rooms Total Sq. Ft. Meeting Room Sq. Ft. Theater Banquet 268 35 151,000 45,000 4,500 1,920 173 11 30,000 17,672 2,483 1,400 201 7 10,000 4,125 400 240 188 7 8,000 3,000 300 200 129 8 8,000 4,320 550 250 125 6 3,671 2,697 250 200 142 8 4,200 2,117 180 120 50 3 3,900 2,800 200 160 136 6 2,400 1,800 100 100 Springfield offers approximately 6,000 hotel rooms, so no matter which conference hotel you choose, we have a wide variety of accommodations to support your overflow needs. True to life. True to us.
Convention & Event Facilities Performance Venues Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts 417-836-6776 www.hammonshall.com Gillioz Theatre 417-863-7843 www.gillioz.org Historic Landers Theatre 417-869-3869 wwwspringfieldlittletheatre.org Pythian Castle 417-865-1464 www.pythiancastle.com Springfield Expo Center 7 B/Os, adjacent to University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center with 39,000 sq. ft. of convention space 417-864-7333 www.springfieldexpo.com Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center 3 exhibition halls, covered 8,500-seat grandstand 417-833-2660 www.ozarkempirefair.com Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque (auditorium) 417-869-9164 www.theshrinemosqueonline.com White River Conference Center 417-891-5111 www.whiteriverconferencecenter.com Old Glass Place 417-883-6579 theoldglassplace.com Relics Event Center 417-883-1143 www.relicsantiquemall.com Executive Conference Center 417-882-1776 www.910ballroom.com MSU Plaster Student Union 417-836-5653 www.missouristate.edu/union Savoy Ballroom 417-865-2255 www.cstreetsavoy.com 319 Event Center 417-773-5777 www.319downtown.com 425 DownTown 417-888-3025 www.425downtown.com Mediacom Ice Park 417-866-7444 www.icepark.org 2,200 1,047 527 250 Arenas Square Feet MSU Plaster Sports Complex 417-836-4640 www.missouristate.edu/psc JQH Arena 417-836-7678 www.jqharena.missouristate.edu Hammons Student Center 417-836-5240 www.missouristate.edu/hsc Hammons Field 417-863-0395 www.springfieldcardinals.com O Reilly Family Event Center 417-873-6389 www.drury.edu/oreilly Theater 8x10 Booths 16,600 11,000 8,800 8,000 4,000 Banquet 112,000 4,500 543 NA 87,400 6,000+ 337 1,200 16,400 3,200 40 850 13,000 1,000 100 600 12,000 Banquet venue 300 8,560 500 50 500 7,800 300 40 250 7,200 700 47 550 5,500 Banquet venue 350 3,500 3,400 Banquet venue with full-service catering Banquet venue with full-service catering Dry floor layout 100 booths 200 200 For more details on venues go to SpringfieldMo.org/Meetings
Springfield, Missouri the Hub of the Midwest! Miles to Springfield from Bentonville, AR...120 Branson, MO...45 Chicago, IL...515 Dallas, TX... 420 Des Moines, IA... 360 Indianapolis, IN... 460 Kansas City, MO...170 Little Rock, AR...215 Memphis, TN... 285 Minneapolis, MN... 600 Nashville, TN... 440 New Orleans, LA... 690 Oklahoma City, OK... 290 Omaha, NE... 360 St. Louis, MO... 220 Tulsa, OK...185 Wichita, KS... 270 Non-Stop Flights to and from Atlanta, GA (ATL) Charlotte, NC ( CLT) Chicago, IL (ORD) Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX (DFW) Denver, CO (DEN) Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, FL (VPS) Houston, TX (IAH) Las Vegas, NV (LAS) Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Orlando, FL (SFB) Phoenix/Mesa, AZ (IWA) Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers, FL (PGD) St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL (PIE) Springfield, the third largest city in Missouri, is located near the geographic and population centers of the contiguous 48 states. Major highways and Interstate 44 lead directly into the city, and the Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) offers daily nonstop flights to 13 major hubs throughout the United States. Offices & Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center: 815 East Saint Louis Street Springfield, Missouri 65806 417-881-5300 800-678-8767 Airport Visitor Center: Springfield-Branson National Airport Springfield, Missouri SpringfieldMo.org/Meetings REV. 5-2017