CVB Services

The Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau proudly offers the following complimentary services to enhance your meeting or group experience in Cedar Rapids!

During the destination selection process:

  • Online RFP tool to submit the needs of your event!
  • Confidential hotel inquiries and assistance identifying venues that will accommodate your event
  • Proposal outlining venue choices and city amenities
  • Formal bid presentation to your committee or board
  • Coordination of site visits
  • Coordination of familiarization tours
  • Itinerary development

After You Have Chose Cedar Rapids:

  • Assistance securing room blocks once Cedar Rapids is chosen
  • Assistance planning spouse programs, off-site tours and other attendee activities
  • Connect you with community businesses that provide services for your event
  • Arrange mayor, city council or CVB welcome address
  • Provide recyclable welcome bags with Visitors Guide and maps
  • Provide brochures and collateral
  • Provide knowledgeable personnel to staff Hospitality Desk
  • Help you locate entertainment and speakers
  • Distribution of your media release
  • Loan welcome banner for use during your event