Meeting & Group Travel Success Stories

It's been a pleasure

"From the beginning details to the last minute changes the CVB is always ready and willing to help. You have certainly been one of those important links in the success of our convention. Thank you once again for your part in making us feel so welcome."

Brenda VanderPloeg
Christian Educators Association

"Thank you for your assistance – we had a great convention. I look forward to working with you again next year."

Kellie Miller
Association of Christian Schools International

"For forty consecutive years the South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau has been instrumental in helping to coordinate lodging, information services, special deals and souvenirs for the thousands who have come to your fantastic South Bend area. Although I'm sure the task is difficult, it is accomplished with great expertise."

Don Sartell, President
National Baton Twirling Association International

"The Worldwide Marriage Encounter was a great success because of your helpful efforts. Thank you for helping us make a dream come true!"

Mike and Julia Roszkowski
Kevin and Kathy Misiewicz
Worldwide Marriage Encounter

"Thank you for working with the City of South Bend to ensure the success of the 2008 IACT Conference. By all accounts, our guests were impressed with our facilities and our hospitality. We could not have accomplished this without your support and assistance."

Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
City of South Bend

"Hosting our national conference in South Bend created outstanding exposure in the community for our organization and is certain to help to grow our state and local membership."

Jan Shupert-Arick
Indiana Lincoln Highway Association

"I came away from the experience with a great sense of pride in our community and the satisfaction of knowing our Rotary Institute in South Bend was one of the best we've ever had. The South Bend/Mishawaka CVB and Convention District partners provided excellent support and cooperation to contribute to the success it was!"

Terry McKay, Past District Governor
Northern Indiana District 6540, Rotary International

"Like many people who would like to showcase their town to organizations to which they belong, I was hesitant to offer to host a statewide meeting out of fear of the time and hassle involved in making it a great event. I learned, the easy way, that if you call the CVB, the hassles disappear."

Pat McMahon, Project Future
Indiana Economic Development Association

"Our training seminar brought more than 750 persons to South Bend from all around the world. Our chaplains found the city to be very welcoming. The area provides housing, food and entertainment at a very affordable price. The Convention and Visitors Bureau and the entire community provided support and expertise for my planning for this seminar at every step along the way and while we were guests in the city."

Chaplain William Sanders, Annual Training Seminar Host
International Conference of Police Chaplains

"It was a pleasure working with the Convention and Visitors Bureau to put together a successful and fun Indiana State H.O.G. Rally. Plans are in the works to bring the rally to South Bend again soon."

Anna McDaniel, McDaniel's Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Indiana State Harley Owners Group Association

"Since I was in charge of arranging the conference, it worked out well that the conference was here. It was easy to meet with the hotel and Century Center staff to plan the event. I am proud of St. Joseph County and wanted to show off the attractions and features."

Terry Rethlake
Former St. Joseh County Recorder

"One call to Century Center and the CVB yielded everything I needed (within 48 hours) to initiate the process of bidding to host."

Jon Shaffer
Director of housing with Ferris State University

"Relatively speaking, we get more 'bang for our buck' in South Bend, but we also receive great service, so it doesn't come at a greater cost than saving money."

Anonymous
Satisfied South Bend Guest

"It was the combination of feeling like my conference was important and being made to feel like our business was wanted in South Bend that sealed my decision to bring the conference to South Bend."

Anonymous
Satisfied South Bend Guest