Are we there yet? Choosing the perfect Wisconsin meeting and event destination and working with CVBs

Any planner who wants the inside info knows you have to get it straight from the horse’s mouth. So when it comes to choosing your ideal Wisconsin meeting or event destination that means working with CVBs. As the workhorse of the meeting and event planning industry, you know you can count on them to give you the scoop on everything you need to know. From helping plan an entire event, to creating marketing materials, locating venues and vendors, and assisting in planning off-site activities, these CVBs and Chambers of Commerce will lead you in the right direction to ensure that your event goes off without a hitch.

South Central

Home to the stunning Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace® and the king-sized Alliant Energy Center campus, when you Greater Madison CVB, you can expect you’ll be welcomed with hospitality and open arms … even if there’s 10,000 of you. With accommodations to suit every budget, this lively city is nestled between two sparkling lakes, and is home to award-winning amenities and a college town culture that's beyond compare.

Central

Not to be outdone, Wisconsin Dells VCB easily competes with its much-deserved title of “The Waterpark Capital of the World.” Centrally located between Chicago and Minneapolis, with world-class meeting facilities, more than 8000 sleeping rooms and of course, all that slip-sliding fun, you won’t find many invitations declined when your event takes place here. 

Southeast | Southwest

Meander down south and the Lake Geneva Area CVB will welcome you with panoramic views and pristine surroundings in every season. Featuring elegant accommodations like those found at the Abby Resort and AVANI Spa or the Geneva Ridge Resort, your attendees may decide they’re never leaving. Or plan a retreat at the grandeur of The Conference Point Center, an historic property just minutes from Lake Geneva. Situated on a peninsula, the CPC boasts lake views from nearly every building.

The planning pros at Visit Milwaukee are quite certain you’ll find all you need in their city. After all, millions of visitors travel there each year. With a 300,000 sq. foot convention center, the General Mitchell International Airport just ten minutes from downtown, more than 16,000 hotel rooms and more than 150 restaurants in Downtown Milwaukee, one can certainly see why.

Perhaps you’d like to head west and explore the La Crosse Area CVB, with its rich history, natural beauty and unique attractions. More than 2500 hotel rooms, 100,000 sq. foot meeting facility and a historic downtown on the shores of the Mississippi River, means you’ll find everything you need … and more. 

East Central

The pros at the Oshkosh CVB invite you to be among the first to stay in their Oshkosh hotel following its extensive $12 million renovation. With scenic views of the Fox River and Lake Winnebago in the distance, your guests will feel pampered and relaxed. The free shuttle service to the nearby Gruenhagen Conference Center and UW Oshkosh, will ensure your conference will be a success.

Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Sheboygan County Chamber Tourism wants you to know that the setting there is perfect for work and play, camaraderie and collaboration. From The Blue Harbor Resort & Spa to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, this quaint town offers a wonderfully inspirational atmosphere.

Northeast | Northwest

Head “up north” in Wisconsin and you’ll experience scenic beauty, forests and recreational activities like nowhere else. Just consult with the Bayfield Chamber + Visitors Bureau. They’ll tell you about the possibilities for your event at the “best little town in the Midwest” featuring the newly opened Legendary Waters Resort & Casino, a Northwoods Lodge-inspired facility that sits on the pristine shores of Lake Superior, and accommodates up to 400 attendees in its state-of-the art convention center.

Or, you might like to consider the County Exposition Center, Indoor Sports Center, and Regional Arts Center with event space for up to 1400 and sleeping rooms for up to 1100 when you Visit Eau Claire.

Just minutes away, you can visit the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, where the Heyde Center for the Arts, built in 1907 and listed on both the National and State Register of Historic Places, offers meeting space for groups up to 280 people. Or perhaps, if you have a larger group, of say … 5,000 or more … you’d like to consider the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.

Then again, you might prefer your event to take place in northeastern Wisconsin, in nature’s original water park. Located in the middle of Wisconsin’s Lake Country, the Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce can offer you a meeting retreat that is beyond ordinary, with jaw-dropping scenery, unbeatable recreational offerings and lively team-building activities.

But no matter where you travel throughout Wisconsin, you’ll find CVBs are there to help you take your meeting or event into the winner’s circle.

Visit Take Five to learn more about many of these and future featured Wisconsin meeting and event destinations!