Dear Meeting Planner: Why should Lebanon, Missouri be top of mind when you’re deciding where to hold you next meeting or convention? First, the Cowan Civic Center is a facility that cities many times our size would be proud to claim as their own. The building contains a 46,000 square foot exhibit hall, a 675-seat state-of-the-art theater, meeting rooms, as well as an NCAA approved lap pool, full-sized gymnasium and wellness center. Second, Lebanon sits in a convenient location, right on Interstate 44. St. Louis and Kansas City are only three hours away, Branson two hours, and Springfield and Lake of the Ozarks just an hour’s drive away. Third, we ARE your friendly meeting place. Whether it’s the planning staff at the Cowan Civic Center and the Lebanon Convention & Visitors Bureau, the waitress in a local restaurant or the service staff at your motel, everyone in Lebanon will go out of their way to welcome you and your group. It’s just the way we are. “Friendly people. Friendly place.” That’s what Lebanon is all about. So, the next time you are planning a meeting, convention, trade show or exhibition, make it Lebanon – where we can offer big city amenities at small town prices. After all, once people in Lebanon have made a new friend, we want them to come back and see us again and again. Assistance with preplanning Customized proposal Lodging assistance Free breakout meeting rooms Media assistance Spouse/guest tours and free time activities For additional information, prices and availability, please call 866-LEBANON or 417-532-4642.