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 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 Selected 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