News Releases

Discover Jefferson City Foundation Formed

October 24 , 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently helped facilitate the creation of the Discover Jefferson City foundation.  The purpose of this foundation is to assist the Bureau in reaching goals that fall outside the budget of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. more...

"Wine"d Your Way Through the Missouri River Wine Trail

October 13, 2008

Four of central Missouri’s best wineries have recently formed the Missouri River Wine Trail. Les Bourgeois in Rocheport, Summit Lake Winery in Holts Summit and Hartsburg and Native Stone Winery in Jefferson City are the founding partners of this new cooperative effort to promote wineries along the Missouri River. more...

Missouri Supreme Court to Host Open House in Celebration of Centennial

October 8, 2008

As October 23 approaches, so does the end of the Missouri Supreme Court Building’s 100th birthday year. To commemorate the celebration, the Missouri Supreme Court will host an open house from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23. more...

Convention and Visitors Bureau Requests Information Regarding Events in Jefferson City

September 29, 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau is gathering information about events taking place in Jefferson City in 2009. These events will be listed on the Bureau’s web site, www.VisitJeffersonCity.com, included in the 2009 Calendar of Events brochure and distributed to a variety of media outlets throughout the year. more...

Convention and Visitors Bureau Partners with VISTA to Promote Jefferson City

September 4, 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors recently welcomed the arrival of two new VISTA, Volunteers in Service to America, members, James Vittetau and Andrew Kanis.  Kanis and Vittetan moved to Jefferson City from Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Indiana University and Ball State University, respectively.   more...

Podcasts and Videos Spice Up Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Web Site

June 18 , 2008

With advances in technology happening faster than anyone can track, web site features including audio and video capabilities are becoming the norm.  That’s why the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently added a page to its web site (www.VisitJeffersonCity.com) specifically for podcasts and videos about Jefferson City.  more...

Missouri State Capitol Ranks High Among Capitals

May 20, 2008

Jefferson City’s capitol building was recently ranked as the “most beautiful capitol on the inside” on Sue Parks’ 10 cool capitols list published in the April 28 issue of USA Today. more...

Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Celebrates National Tourism Week

May 6, 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will do its part to celebrate National Tourism Week on Wednesday, May 14. National Tourism Week runs from May 10-18; this year’s theme is “Discover Great American Traditions.”  more...

Jefferson City Lewis and Clark Monument Dedication Scheduled

April 11, 2008

Jefferson City will soon have another monument to commemorate its incredible history; the dedication of the monument is scheduled for June 4.  more...

Convention and Visitors Bureau to Reconvene Saturday Hours

March 24 , 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will be open this Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The Bureau will be open every Saturday through the spring and summer.  more...

Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Unveils Redesigned Web Site

March 11 , 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has just completed its new and improved web site.  The site contains much of the information hosted on the old web site, but has a completely new look and organization.  more...

Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces Redesigned Visitor's Guide

February 14, 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently redesigned its Visitor’s Guide. The new look is reflective of the Bureau’s recent advertising campaign which highlights historical figures with ties to Jefferson City including Thomas Jefferson, Sonny Liston and Thomas Hart Benton. more...

Missouri State Museum Exhibit Outlines History of Missouri State Penitentiary

February 11, 2008

Although the Missouri State Penitentiary has not opened its doors to the public for tours yet, information regarding the immense history of the institution is available to visitors to the Missouri State Museum, on the first floor of the Missouri State Capitol.  more..

Jefferson City Items Available for Purchase at Convention and Visitors Bureau

January 7, 2008

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has a variety of Jefferson City items for sale at its office. more..

Mrs. Laura Bush Designates Jefferson City a Preserve America Community

December 06, 2007

Jefferson City was recently honored when First Lady Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of the Preserve America initiative, designated it as one of the nation's newest Preserve America Communities.more...

Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Provides Location for Salvation Army's Adopt a Family Ornaments

December 05, 2007

Employees at the Convention and Visitors Bureau decorated a nine foot Christmas tree to dress up the office for the holiday season this week and also included some unique ornaments that are on display for residents.more...

Convention and Visitors Bureau Partners with VISTA to Promote Jefferson City

December 05, 2007

The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors recently acquired two VISTA, Volunteers in Service to America, employees, Jeremy Bradley and Justin Downey.more...

Jefferson City's Summit Lake Winery Hosts Entertaining, Mysterious Events

December 03, 2007

Be part of an evening of interactive entertainment you'll never forget. Summit Lake Winery will host five murder mysteries performed by Upstage Promotions, a St. Louis-based company that has produced dinner shows all over the world, in the next several months.more...

Jefferson City to be Featured on Television Game Show

November 30, 2007

Jefferson City, Missouri, will be featured as a puzzle on Wheel of Fortune, America's numger one syndicated show, on Wednesday, December 12.more...

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