The Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to join the movement and celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3, 2025, as the industry unites in a powerful display of connection and collaboration! This special day highlights the impact of #MeetingsMatter, emphasizing their vital role in connecting our community, businesses, organizations, and attendees while boosting our local economy. Did you know that nearly $126 billion was spent on meetings and events-related travel in 2024? *
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is a dedicated day of advocacy highlighting the significant impact that meetings, tradeshows, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions have on communities, businesses, and individuals. These events offer valuable benefits to Council Bluffs. Business-focused gatherings attract visitors who spend money at our hotels, restaurants, attractions, and gas stations. These expenditures directly contribute to the city through tax revenues, benefiting residents, local businesses, the city, and our tourism partners.
Council Bluffs has hosted a plethora of noteworthy meetings in the last several years. We love assisting these groups in their meeting planning to ensure they have an unforgettable experience in CB.
- 2018: Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference
- 2019: Institute of Iowa Certified Assessors Conference
- 2021: Iowa Association of Realtors Annual Conference
- 2022: Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Annual Conference
- 2023: Iowa's County Conservation System Fall Conference
- 2024: 2024 Iowa Bicycle Summit & Iowa Trails Summit
- 2025: Iowa Association of Business and Industry Taking Care of Business Conference
Meet in Council Bluffs!
Council Bluffs has what it takes to make your meetings and events memorable! We offer a convenient, affordable, and central location for meetings and events of all sizes. We have over 85,000 square feet of meeting space and over 2,500 hotel rooms.
Getting to Council Bluffs is Easy by Car or Plane
We’re located at the intersection of I-80 and I-29. If you’re flying, it’s just as convenient. We’re a ten-minute drive from Omaha’s Airport (OMA), Eppley Airfield, recently rated the top medium-sized airport in the country. The airport offers nonstop flights to more than 30 major U.S. cities and serves more than 5 million passengers annually.
Venues / Facilities
Unleash the perfect event in Council Bluffs. Enjoy the upscale and flexible spaces at the Mid-America Center, CB’s premier convention center featuring 64,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, including a 30,000-square-foot arena, 24,500-square-foot expo hall, two ballrooms, and 12 meeting rooms. Our other venues, like the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, Holiday Inn Hotel at Ameristar, and Hilton Garden Inn, will help you create a memorable experience. With a wide range of options, we’re here to help you find the right-sized venue.
Local Amenities
With more than 2,600 hotel rooms, we have plenty of space for you! Located in a bi-state area only minutes from downtown Omaha, our metropolitan area is booming with opportunities, culture, and business. We’ve got unique and unforgettable attractions, world-class public art, diverse dining options, and national performances and live music making it a premier spot to host a meeting!
We’re Here to Help!
Our staff is dedicated to making planning a meeting in Council Bluffs easy! Whether you’re planning a meeting for 15 or 15,000, we can help make your event unforgettable. Reach out to our director of sales, Kathy Rosene, to bring your ideas to life!
*according to the US Travel Association
