Springfield, Missouri is easy to find, located in southwest Missouri, and 125 miles east of the population center of the United States. The city is within 200 miles of St. Louis; 174 miles of Kansas City; 185 miles of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and 35 miles north of Branson. Major highways are Interstate 41, U. S. 65, U. S. 60, U. S. 160, and Missouri 13.
Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri. Growth is attributed to many factors, including exceptional housing at uncommonly low cost. Springfield also boasts one of America's healthiest environments with clean air and water, a low crime rate, and attractive surroundings. In 2000, the population within Springfield's city limits was 151,580. The estimated Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) population is 385,000.. Convention Services
*The Springfield Convention & Visitor Bureau is Prepared to Assist with Virtually All of Your Requests to Make Your Convention,Military Reunion,or Event Enjoyable for Attendees and the Planner
*The Convention Sales Department Will Work with You to Coordinate with Your Chosen Facilities and Suppliers. To Qualify for the Following Services,Your Group Must Have a Minimum of 25 Rooms Blocked on Peak Night at the Springfield Hotel or Motel Unless Otherwise Noted
Meeting Planning Services
Proposals
Your Bureau Sales Representative Can Prepare a Formal Proposal for Your Group Complete with Hotel / Motel Room Rates,Facilities,Amenities,Springfield Facts,and Other Required Information. This Information Will Be Gathered by Your Sales Representative and Placed into a Bound Notebook Ready for Presentation
Shuttle Service
When a Minimum of 400 Rooms are Booked on Peak Night,Shuttle Service Can Be Arranged Between the Headquarte r Hotel and the Overflow Properties
Centralized Housing
A Computerized Reservation Service is Available Through the Bureau for All of Your Attendees when 400 Rooms are Blocked on Peak Night of Your Event. This Service Includes Housing Forms,Acknowledgement Forms,and Reservation Reports