The Springfield Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering several pre- and post-conference trips to media attending POMA’s 10th Anniversary Business Conference.
Attendees can get more bang for their travel buck, generate content and experience the Springfield, Missouri region.
The trips offer attendees a great way to gather story ideas, as well as have a little fun in the Show Me State. If your calendar allows a little flexibility, take advantage of these great opportunities. Trips offer limited availability and may be subject to changes and cancelation.
In addition, the CVB has pulled together an amazing list of great story ideas for media attendees to pursue — to again, bolster the bang for your conference buck.
PRE-CONFERENCE TRIPS
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Why not travel to Springfield a day early? These special trips the day before the conference give you an amazing opportunity to explore some of the truly special parts of the region.
March 17, 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lake Taneycomo was formed with the completion of Powersite Dam in 1913. It was originally a section of the White River, and although Taneycomo is now technically a lake, it retains the look and feel of a river. When the Table Rock Dam was completed at Taneycomo’s headwaters in 1958, the nature of the lake changed. Taneycomo’s water now comes from the bottom of Table Rock Lake, making it a cold-water lake. The cold, clear water, stocked annually with approximately 750,000 10-12″ rainbow and brown trout, makes Taneycomo a world-class trout fishing lake. Max 8 people.
March 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center allows visitors to explore a variety of Missouri habitats through hiking trails that showcase glades, river bottom, forest and others. Nature exhibits indoors educate, entertain and allow people to get in touch with nature.
Ozark Shooters Sports ComplexMarch 17, 1 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy skeet shooting on a walk-through course at this range south of Springfield. Max 5 people. Once full, additional people can participate at the discounted rate of $40 per person.
March 17, Time TBD
Enjoy predator hunting? Coyote is the only hunting season open during your conference! The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau looking for a guide if you want to give it a try. Max 2 people. NOTICE: The DNR reports coyote hunting is an iffy, at best, proposition. The undulating terrain plays hard against hunter.
Dogwood Canyon Nature ParkMarch 17, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a morning tram tour through Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and an afternoon of hiking, biking, or fishing around the 10,000 acre paradise. Boxed lunch provided.
March 17
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tour Branson’s Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure and enjoy one of the hundreds of shows Branson has to offer. Afternoon show will be determined once 2015 show schedules have been released.
Post Conference Trips
Sunday, march 22
There are plenty of opportunities to explore Springfield after Conference too.
March 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center allows visitors to explore a variety of Missouri habitats through hiking trails that showcase glades, riverbottom, forest and others. Nature exhibits indoors educate, entertain and allow people to get in touch with nature.
March 22, 1 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy skeet shooting on a walk-through course at this range south of Springfield. Enter your name, email address and phone number below if you wish to attend this press tour. Max 5 people. Once full, additional people can participate at the discounted rate of $40 per person.
March 22, Time TBD
Enjoy predator hunting? Coyote is the only hunting season open during your conference! The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau looking for a guide if you want to give it a try. Max 2 people. NOTICE: The DNR reports coyote hunting is an iffy, at best, proposition. The undulating terrain plays hard against hunter.
March 22, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tour Branson’s Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure and enjoy one of the hundreds of shows Branson has to offer. Afternoon show will be determined once 2015 show schedules have been released.
Interested in attending a pre- or post-conference trip?
For More Information, Contact:
Susan Wade
Public Relations Manager
Springfield Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau
417-799-0401 or 800-678-8767, ext. 101