Missouri.

Look who's meeting in Missouri.

- Cerner Corporation

- Wal-mart

- Hallmark Cards 

- Amway

- Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association

- International Southern Baptist Convention 

- Mary Kay 

- National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministries

- American Academy of Family Physicians 

- American Ceramic Society 

- Society of Nuclear Medicine

- American School Food Service Association

- ELCA Youth Gathering 

- Ace Hardware

- American Society of Landscape Architects 

- Public Library Association

- Missouri School Board Association

- Lady Baltimore Foods

- Gold Wing Road Riders Association Annual "Wing Ding"

- American Dental Association 

- International Facility Management Association

This isn't your average meeting destination.

Never ordinary, never second rate. Missouri is the difference between a so-so meeting experience and an earth-shattering success. For years, we have been pleasantly surprising people with our endless amenities. From location, to affordability, to accommodations, to extracurricular activities, it's hard to beat Missouri.

Located in the heartland of the country, traveling to Missouri is a snap. It's a quick flight from virtually anywhere in the United States. And Kansas City and St. Louis boast international airports offering literally hundreds of flights daily. Plus, many major interstates weave their way through Missouri, making road connections quick and direct. Your group will get here fast, and when they do, they won't be far from the hotel.

From big city flair, to small town comfort, Missouri has the perfect fit for your meeting. Our hotel accommodations are second to none, with thousands upon thousands of rooms to choose from. And we feature some of the finest convention centers around, including America's Center in St. Louis and the Kansas City Convention Center. No matter what size meeting you're planning, Missouri has the space to accommodate your needs.

We also have the people to make your meeting a success. While our Midwestern work ethic keeps everything clicking on all cylinders, our famous hospitality makes everyone feel right at home. And while our cheerful attitude will make your group feel welcome, Missouri s affordability will make you feel even better.

It's hard to find a better bang for your meeting dollar. Nearly everything is more affordable in Missouri, from rooms to room service. That way, you can stretch your budget further, and have better perks for your attendees. There's nothing wrong with saving a little money, especially when you get so much more for it in Missouri.

Of course, there's more to a great meeting than the meeting itself. You've got to have a place for your attendees to kick up their heels. And Missouri offers a wide array of entertainment options: jazz, blues, historic entertainment districts, theatre, museums, historic sites, pro sports, golf, train and boat excursions and riverboat gaming. Plus, in Branson, you'll find music superstars and more theater seats than Broadway. And then there's the dining options and shopping. From steaks and barbecue in Kansas City, to Italian and a world of tastes in Sr. Louis, to cashew chicken in Springfield, you can please your palate with all of Missouri's regional specialties. And after your meal, you can check out Missouri's famous shopping areas at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Saint Louis Galleria, Battlefield Mall in Springfield, or at one of our many factory outlet malls.

No matter what your needs may be, Missouri has the resources to make your meeting experience an exceptional one. Take a look at what Kansas City, St. Louis, Branson, Springfield and Columbia have to offer. They're just a few of the places where meetings are anything but average.

Go to Kansas City for great barbecue, jazz and first class meeting facilities.

The Kansas City Convention Center features 400,000 square feet of contiguous, column-free exhibit space with up to 58 meeting rooms. There are over 3,500 hotel rooms within 10 blocks of the Center, including a connected 1,000-room hotel. Plus, the recently added Crown Center Exhibit Hall is linked to two major hotels and offers 54,000 feet of meeting space. You'll have no problem finding space in Kansas City.

Getting here is easy because Kansas City International Airport, ranked among the most user-friendly in the nation, has fares that are among the lowest in the country, according to the Wall Street Journal.

While you're in town, visit Kansas City's newest jewel, Science City at Union Station. Housed in the nation's second largest train station, Science City combines the best of museums, science centers, theme parks and theaters.

Don't forget to experience the unique shopping, dining and entertainment of Hallmark's famous Crown Center, historic Westport and the beautiful Country Club Plaza. And be sure to check out the world-famous Kansas City barbecue and jazz.

In Kansas City, good times and meeting success go hand in hand.

Explore St. Louis. There's more than meets the Arch.

Exciting things are happening beneath the Arch. Downtown St. Louis is experiencing an unprecedented hotel building boom. And new nightclubs, lively pubs and delectable world's fate restaurants are popping up all over. They keep the action going into the wee hours in revitalized downtown and fascinating neighborhood historic districts.

In St. Louis, better. The America's Center convention complex offers more options under one roof than any meeting venue in the Midwest. It features 502,000 square feet of exhibit space, 83 meeting rooms, a 1,400-seat lecture hail, a luxurious 28,000 square foot ballroom, a private executive conference center, and a 70,000-seat domed stadium.

Discover how easy it is to be in St. Louis. It's less than a day's drive from most major population centers. 1,400 flights arrive and depart daily. And a swift and sleek light rail system whisks airport arrivals into downtown and to many of St. Louis' cultural attractions.

Hear the St. Louis Blues but be too happy to feel them. Explore St. Louis and discover the Midwest's best destination to meet for fun.

There's more to Branson than entertainment.

While Branson may be famous for its stars and shows, its meeting facilities are equally Impressive. Your attendees can meet in the live entertainment capital of the world. And with the addition of the palatial Chateau on the Lake, Branson can now host conventions of up to 4,000.

Already a leader in the group travel industry, Branson is building its reputation as a leading meeting and convention site. Its facilities can handle all of your meeting needs, including accommodations, meeting space, transportation and entertainment.

Let Branson's small town friendliness make an impact on your attendees. Its travel professionals go the extra mile to make your meeting an overwhelming success. And its atmosphere makes for a and memorable experience.

Of course, after the meeting is over, few cities boast the entertainment options of Branson. With over 75 shows daily, along with great restaurants, shopping and golf, Branson is a place your attendees will want to visit again and again.

Springfied. Host of Ozarks adventures.

Missouri's third largest and fastest growing city, Springfield offers nearly 400,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space with the newly constructed E-Plex and the Expo Center coming in 2002.

Accommodations never run short with over 5,600 rooms. And spending the night won't cost you a night's sleep. Business Travel News rates Springfield the second most affordable our of 100 cities. You won't have to worry about dining in Springfield, because we offer many unique restaurants with local flair. And if you're hungry for adventure, you can explore the headquarters of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium (coming in 2001) and Branson, just 30 minutes south.

For excellent meeting facilities, down-home hospitality, convenience and affordability, Springfield is your destination.

Columbia. A small town with a big city feel.

Whether you're planning a small meeting or a convention for 7,000 people, Columbia is the perfect setting. You'll get all the benefits of a quaint college town, along with amenities you'd expect from a much larger city.

Columbia features a large variety of accommodations, as well as a multitude of dining options. You'll find Columbia has the tight combination of big-city culture and small-town hospitality that will make you want to return again and again.