The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, an affiliate of the Economic Development Council of Western MA, promotes Western Mass as a year-round destination for conventions, sports, meetings, group tour and leisure travel. The GSCVB is a 501c(6) non-profit membership-based destination marketing organization focused on growing tourism in Western Mass. The Bureau is governed by a Board of Directors representing the membership. The GSCVB promotes Western Mass as the epicenter of discovery – from the vibrant nightlife and culture of its urban cultural centers to the pure majesty of the region’s lush outdoors. Western Mass has inspired innovation, adventure, creativity and pioneer spirit for centuries. A trip to Western Mass, whether for business, sports, education or leisure will provoke wanderlust, relentless pursuit and offbeat exploration for all who visit.

Administrative Offices: GSCVB 1441 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103
800-723-1548 or 413-787-1548 fax 413-781-4607 info@explorewesternmass.com

Officers:

John Doleva – Chairman, Basketball Hall of Fame

Kay Simpson – Vice Chair, Springfield Museums

Mike Mathis – Vice Chair, MGM Springfield

Glenn Welch – Treasurer, Freedom Credit Union

Michael Kane – Clerk, Columbia Gas of MA

Michael Hurwitz – Compliance Officer, Uno Chicago Grill

Wade Bassett – Yankee Candle, Inc.

Peter Carmichael – Six Flags New England

Gene Cassidy – Eastern States Exposition

Chris Crean – Peter Pan Bus Lines

David Desmarais – Aladco Linen Co.

Kelly Fellner – Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Anthony Frasco – Immediate Past Chairman, Quality Beverage

Stacey Gravanis – Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel

David Griffin, Jr. – Dowd Insurance

Laurie McDonald – Deerfield Inn

Brenda McGiverin – WWLP TV22

Shardool Parmar – Pioneer Valley Hotel Group

Dinesh Patel – DGP Properties

Hershal Patel – BK Investments Hotel Group

Remo Pizzichemi – Welcome Group

Jamie Przypek – Three County Fairground

Joe Reardon – Performance Food Group

Peter Rosskothen – The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House/Delaney House

Christine Royal – Holyoke Community College

Sandra Sheehan – Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

Andy Yee – Bean Restaurant Group