Bismarck - Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

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"Here the comparative sparsity of people makes each more important. What is called 'western hospitality' is nothing more than the easy response of folks who enjoy having company."

—Taken from Paul Harvey's column in the Lake Havasu City Herald after speaking in Bismarck-Mandan.

Located in the heart of North Dakota, straddling the mighty Missouri River, Bismarck-Mandan can set the stage for your most memorable meeting. Our rich history and Native American culture can be woven into your meeting agenda. Our wide open spaces and friendly people make it easy to put other worries aside and concentrate on recharging, networking and team building.


	Accommodations and Meeting Facilities
	• 2,600 Hotel Rooms within 10 Minutes of the Airport
	• 800 Rooms Within Four Blocks of the Bismarck Civic Center
	• 48,600 square foot Exhibit Hall at the Bismarck Civic Center
	• 10,100 Seat Arena at the Bismarck Civic Center
	• 20 Breakout Rooms at the Bismarck Civic Center
	• Mandan Community Center

	Affordability
	Plan to make money at your convention in Bismarck-Mandan.
	• Average Banquet Meal - $18
	• Average Room Rate - $68
	• Average Food & Lodging Cost Per Day - $98
	• Room Tax - 9% Total
	• Liquor Tax - 7%
	• Sales Tax - 6%
	• Most Hotels in Bismarck-Mandan Provide Complimentary Airport Transportation

	Statisitics
	• Population - 72,250
	• Elevation - 1,700
	• Lowest Violent Crime Rate in United States
	• 3,500 Acres of Parks
	• 7 Golf Courses
	• Charitable Gaming

	Accessibility
	• Airlines (Northwest and United Express)
	• Intersection of I-94 & US 83
	• Just South of the Geographic Center of North America

	Convention and Visitors Bureau Services
	Experience We host 1,200 meetings, attracting 135,000 delegates annually. Whether you need a transportation system for 2,500 or an intimate board of directors dinner, we have the experience to put it together.
	Site Visits We would be happy to set up a visit to our city to acquaint you with our meeting facilities, attractions and services. See for yourself why your next meeting should be in Bismarck-Mandan.
	Promotion We know it's important that your members attend their convention. You may be surprised how many delegates want to attend conventions in new areas and are looking for a reason to experience Genuine Dakota. We can assist in bolstering the attendance at your Bismarck-Mandan events by providing slides, photographs, videos, displays, articles and other promotional items.
	Details, Details, Details Our professional services department will help you plan all the details. Whether you want a private rodeo, a color guard, or audio-visual equipment, we can arrange it. We maintain a Group Services Directory full of speakers, entertainers and activities that reflect the uniqueness of Bismarck-Mandan. We can also help with registration staff, tours, theme parties, recreation programs, transportation, guest and youth programs, local media assistance and business referrals.
	Housing Our housing bureau makes it easy for your delegates to make their reservations. Reservations for city-wide conventions are easy with one contact point.
	Genuine VIP Welcome Hospitality can begin with a red carpet welcome at the airport or your headquarters. We can meet your VIP's, by covered wagon or limousine, to start your conference off right.
	On-Sight Information For conventions drawing delegates from outside of North Dakota, the Convention and Visitors Bureau will set up a staffed information table to direct participants to attractions, events, restaurants, golf courses, etc. We also have visitor packets or information tables available for in-state groups.
	Shuttle Services We have shuttled 53,000 women bowlers and 9,000 Airstream caravaners and have the experience to coordinate your shuttle systems. We print and distribute schedules, coordinate signage, provide on-site supervision and cost control.
	Registration Assistance Our experienced registration staff can help with various functions. The CVB can provide laser-printed name badges for your pre-registered attendees, as well as on-site badge equipment.