St. Joseph Convention & Visitors Bureau
HospitalityMissouri, United States2-10 Employees
The St. Joseph Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) serves as the Buchanan County tourism board for Missouri, with a mandate to promote travel to the area. Established in spring 1993 by county voters, it operates as a political subdivision of the Buchanan County Commission and is governed by a seven‑member board. The CVB develops and implements marketing programs designed to attract visitors and to maximize the economic activity generated by tourism in Buchanan County. Its focus is on coordinating efforts within the hospitality sector to bring visitors to the county and support local businesses that serve them. Based in St. Joseph, Missouri, the CVB operates as a small staff within the hospitality industry and is a political subdivision of the Buchanan County government, governed by a seven‑member board. In July 2024, it released information about the upcoming Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University, illustrating its role in coordinating local events that attract visitors.