Whoever said a meeting has to be just a meeting? It is time for the typical to take a step down and let something unforgettable take its place. And who better to help you than the CVB? CVBs know the ins and outs of their cities better than anyone, and the connections they possess are just what you need to create a meeting full of adventure. Swim with sharks, meet Abraham Lincoln, or sleep in a zoo! Not just anyone has the connections that the local CVBs do, which is all the more reason to start your planning process with the CVB.
In Springfield, Missouri, the CVB can connect you with Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, a meeting venue that can hold up to 1,000 attendees and send those brave enough underwater for a more immersive kind of experience. Sand tiger sharks, brown sharks, barracuda, and Atlantic Goliath groupers will all be waiting for you down in the depths!
For those groups who prefer mingling with animals in dryer conditions, consider an overnight safari at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. There’s no passport required to spend the night in North America’s largest indoor rainforest. Groups from 25 to 60 people can spend the night amongst roaring waterfalls and over 90 species of animals in their natural habitat. This one-of-a-kind adventure includes a gourmet dinner, drinks, breakfast, and an opportunity attendees will never forget!
In Springfield, Missouri, the CVB can connect you with Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, a meeting venue that can hold up to 1,000 attendees and send those brave enough underwater for a more immersive kind of experience. Sand tiger sharks, brown sharks, barracuda, and Atlantic Goliath groupers will all be waiting for you down in the depths!
For those groups who prefer mingling with animals in dryer conditions, consider an overnight safari at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. There’s no passport required to spend the night in North America’s largest indoor rainforest. Groups from 25 to 60 people can spend the night amongst roaring waterfalls and over 90 species of animals in their natural habitat. This one-of-a-kind adventure includes a gourmet dinner, drinks, breakfast, and an opportunity attendees will never forget!
| But for those that prefer a more human-based interaction, Springfield, IL offers a certain dapper kind of greeting, where your attendees can step off the bus right into the shadow of Abraham Lincoln’s top hat. The CVB can help arrange a Lincoln portrayalist to attend your event and help your attendees learn the rich history of Honest Abe’s home where he raised his children and was eventually buried. Follow the yellow brick road to Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD where attendees can immerse themselves in famous tales. The Land of Oz starts at Dorothy’s home where you’ll then be transported through a tornado to Munchkin Land. The yellow brick road will then lead you through the story to meet the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, all the way to Oz. Storybook Land can also take your attendees rolling down the hill with Jack and Jill or join Captain Hook’s band of pirates! Call up the Aberdeen CVB to make all of your fairytales come true. These are only a few of the exclusive opportunities a CVB can offer to meeting and event planners. Each CVB has its own unique connections and opportunities that may not be so readily available via a web search, so be sure to unlock all of your options with your next call to the CVB. |  |
 | Sheri Grossman, CEO 1600 Burnt Boat Dr Bismarck, ND 58503 800-767-3555 www.NoBoundariesND.com sheri@bmcvb.com Area rooms: 3,500 Airport: Daily jet service to and from hub cities Meeting facilities: Bismarck Event Center, 5 full-service meeting hotels Attractions: Lively downtown, 7 area golf courses, antique shopping, local gaming & nearby casino, riverfront activities, hunting and fishing. This is where the city meets the beautiful outdoors. Where an endless sky arches over two cities along the banks of the Missouri River in central North Dakota. No boundaries means the best of both worlds – all the metropolitan amenities you need for your event, along with wide-open spaces and a friendly hometown atmosphere. Bismarck-Mandan has everything you need for an event of any size:
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- Seven golf courses, beautiful parks and riverside walking trails
- A vibrant, historic downtown with boutiques, dining and nightlife
We also offer something you may not find in larger cities: personalized service. In Bismarck-Mandan, you’re not “just another event.” You’re our top priority. We’ll work with you on everything from choosing the perfect venue for a gathering of any size to travel and lodging arrangements and all the details that will make your event both successful and memorable.
 |  Snowmobiling in Sawyer County Take a true Midwestern tour when you visit Hayward Lakes! For a large part of the year many states are covered in white, powdery snow that Midwesterners love to hate. Even though it’s cold, it can also make for some stunning scenery if you know where to look! If you’ve got attendees with an adventurous and snowy spirit, hit the snowmobiling trails with a teambuilding tour. With over 600 miles of groomed trails, there’s options for beginners to learn the sport, as well as, rolling hills and tougher trails for the more advanced riders. There’s available lodging trailside with roaring fireplaces to warm up and great food to fill up before you bundle up and hit the Hayward trail! |
 Lori A. Johnson Director of Meeting & Group Sales Janesville, WI 800-487-2757 Ext. 101 meetings@janesvillecvb.com www.janesvillecvb.com I’m eager to help you whether you’re bringing a meeting to Janesville, booking a group tour or a Janesville resident looking to “Bring Your Meeting Home.” From planning detailed itineraries to fine tuning the behind the scenes details of your meeting, I’ll be with you every step of the way. Janesville offers a selection of meeting and conference options from traditional to unique that includes charming historic locations and outdoor settings - all with first-class hospitality. | More than sixty parks and miles of trails give outdoor enthusiasts something to walk and talk about. The Ice Age Trail offers a thousand miles of beautiful Wisconsin views, with a portion of those creating a large part of the Janesville Trail System. Most of the trail is paved and used by bikers, walkers, runners, and rollerbladers. Many of the parks are equipped with pavilions and picnic tables, as well as playgrounds and other outdoor activities. Groups love experiencing the thrill of the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show, scheduled twice weekly between Memorial Day and Labor Day, each summer. The team holds 19 US National Championship titles and in 2018 became the World Record holder for the largest pyramid ever built by one team, an 80 person pyramid. No matter what your group enjoys, it can be found in and around Janesville; outdoor excursions, performing arts, golfing, shopping, and so much more. Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside is ideal for meetings. |
