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Lodging tax renewal on February ballot
Vote to promote Jefferson City! Every year, tourists visit our city because of the promotional efforts of the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). These visitors spend hundreds of thousands of dollars here and, in addition, provide 100 percent of the funding for the CVB through the 3 percent lodging tax they pay at local hotels and motels.First enacted in 1989, the lodging tax is up for renewal in the February 3 municipal election. Please vote "Yes" on Proposition A to continue the work of the CVB. Remember, the lodging tax is paid by only those who stay at our hotels and motels. Read more... |
Sporting events still big business in Jefferson City 
Jefferson City is the ideal place to host a sporting event because of its central location, both in Missouri and the Midwest, and its affordability. Jefferson City is host to many annual amateur sporting events such as the Missouri State High School Track and Field Championships, Border Battle Soccer Tournament and Capital City Speed Skating Championships. Read more... |
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2008 was great for the Jefferson City CVB The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau completed numerous projects and accomplished great things in 2008. Some highlights include the redesign of the Bureau web site, printing of the newly formatted Meeting Planners Guide and Downtown Walking Tour brochure. Besides producing these collateral materials, the Bureau received a fair amount of editorial coverage. Jefferson City was featured in 16 regional publications, highlighted 22 times in the local newspaper and participated in nearly 30 other media appearances. The sales staff generated 78 sales leads, up from 70 in 2007, which garnered an estimated economic impact of just over $2 million ($1.7 million in 2007). The number of visitor inquiries totaled close to 15,000, more than doubling last year's total. The web site continues to draw in hundreds of thousands of unique visitors from across the country and worldwide. The Bureau has plans to exceed these impressive statistics in 2009. |
Featured Hotel: Truman Hotel and Conference Center
 1510 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO
Truman Hotel and Conference Center has a great history that sets it apart from other properties. The hotel has a movie theater, restaurant and bar that features the talented pianist Mike Michelson who has entertained guests for 35 years. Guests at Truman Hotel can expect great service, very reasonable prices and great food. Read more... |
Announcements
Steve Picker celebrates his 2 year anniversary as executive director of the Bureau in January. Congratulations, Steve!
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 Rob Agee, Madison's Cafe, is stepping off of the Jefferson City CVB Board after 6 and a half years of service. Agee has greatly contributed to the success of the Bureau and for that we thank him immensely. |
