CVB Represents Springfield at Journalists' Conference

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Apr. 15, 2021

Pitching ideas that get publicity for Springfield as a travel destination is the goal for the Convention & Visitors Bureau during the 2021 Midwest Travel Journalists Association conference. The…

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Askinosie Chocolate On List of Best Chocolate in America

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Apr. 14, 2021

Congratulations to the team at Askinosie Chocolate for landing on a list of "The Best Chocolate in America" by "Food & Wine" magazine. We knew Askinosie Chocolate was stupendously delicious and now…

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New Features Added to CVB Blog

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Feb. 22, 2021

The Convention & Visitors Bureau posts a variety of content on a blog that is shared on social media, in newsletters targeting leisure travelers and for other purposes. Two new features were…

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Save the Date! Noon Feb. 19

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Jan. 29, 2021

Mark your calendars for noon Feb. 19 for a free virtual presentation of the annual Salute to Travel & Tourism. The staff at the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and special guests will update…

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News You Can Use

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Dec. 15, 2020

Here's a roundup of articles that might be useful for your business. If you find articles you think we should share in future posts, send the links to swade@springfieldmo.org. AAA expects 30%…

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CVB Closing Information Center Due to Pandemic

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Nov. 23, 2020

For the health and safety of employees and visitors, the Route 66 Springfield Information Center, 815 E. St. Louis St., will be closed until further notice beginning Thanksgiving Day. The closure is…

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Help Us Plan for 2021

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Nov. 05, 2020

The staff at the Convention & Visitors Bureau is in the early stages of planning the 2021 Salute to Travel & Tourism and we need your input. Please take a moment to answer a short survey that will…

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Improve Your CVB Newsletter by Taking a Quick Survey

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Nov. 02, 2020

The editors of Issues & Info want to make sure the newsletter is valuable to its readers. In an effort to determine what we're doing well and what needs work, we're asking our readers to fill out a…

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Learn About Relief Funds for Small Business with Virtual Panel

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Sep. 18, 2020

Join the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce virtually to hear from panelists directly involved in the Greene County CARES Act Relief Fund response effort as they provide direction and guidance on…

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Help the CVB PR Team Tell Your Story

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Sep. 17, 2020

Each month, the Convention & Visitors Bureau distributes a newsletter filled with story ideas to regional media, travel journalists and travel bloggers. You're encouraged to send your news releases…

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