About Us
The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (DBA Visit Springfield) has been sharing Springfield’s story since 1979, starting out as the hospitality wing of the Chamber of Commerce. In 1989, we officially became an independent not-for-profit organization under Missouri law. Today, we’re the destination marketing organization for Greene, Christian and Polk counties, committed to boosting our economies by promoting our region as a top-tier destination for travel.
The Bureau Is:
- A non-profit, 501 (c) 6 organization
- Committed to promoting and elevating Springfield’s status for conventions, meetings, tour groups, sporting events and leisure travel
- Directed by a volunteer board comprised of 15 civic and business leaders
- Supported by a full-time staff of 19, part-time staff of three and nearly 100 volunteers.
Mission Statement
Enhance the community’s vitality through tourism.
Vision Statement
To be the only Springfield you’ll ever need to visit.
Strategic Objectives
- To be an economic driver for the community
- To have Springfield recognized as a premier travel destination
- To be an industry leader
- To be the organization of choice for stakeholders
- To increase funding for the organization’s promotion of Springfield
- To take a leadership role in creating regional collaboration
Core Purpose Statement
Improving the economic vitality of our community by asking others to visit, explore, and enjoy the many things we enjoy daily.
