Client Services Provided by the Bloomington CVB

We are dedicated to making your experience in Bloomington a success. When planning your meeting, the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide services that make your job easier.

Bloomington, Minnesota Sport Venues

Experience the energy of Bloomington and variety of sporting venues offered in this Bloomington, Minnesota Sport Venues video.

Volunteers

If community involvement is essential to the success of your event, the Twin Cities is the place to be. Minnesota has hosted many regional and national events, and when volunteers are needed Minnesotans step up to the challenge.

Minnesota Media Outlets

The Twin Cities Metro is the 15th largest media market in the United States. Let our team connect you with the right media outlet to fit your needs and gain exposure for your event.

Terms To Know

This resource provides a comprehensive list of terms used in the meeting planning industry. Don’t be left scratching your head wondering what Lanyard, Mutual Indemnification or Router mean. Check out this term list for everything you’ll want to know.

Destination Planning Guide

The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau is eager and ready to make your event memorable and successful. Take a moment to look over our Destination Planning Guide and see for yourself what Bloomington, Minnesota has to offer.

Daniel S. O’Neill, Vice President of Strategy and Sales

Dan has over 15 years of experience in travel and hospitality and heads up the day to day strategy for the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau and the sales department. Dan develops “win-win” strategies and partnership with hotels and often with major entertainment, travel and sports properties. Dan has the ability to move from concept stage through planning, implementation, while delivering measurable results. Dan possess strong writing and presentation skills; effectively managing department staff members and budgets.

Dan’s background includes hotel strategic planning, brand marketing and market research covering business to consumer and business to business. Prior to Bloomington Dan worked in advertising at a variety of global agencies, DDB Needham, Lacek Group, Martin –Williams, Bolin and in Passenger Marketing at Northwest Airlines. Dan has always enjoyed the travel and hospitality market and has worked on some great brands: Delta Airlines, American Airlines, National Car Rental, Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Country Inns and Suites.

Send Dan an email or call: 952-278-8504

Matt Meunier, Sales Manager – Sports Market & National Associations

Under Matt’s leadership, Bloomington has grown into one of the region’s premier sports destinations. He was instrumental in coordinating the RNC room block and helps coordinate many large association groups and events.

Matt joined the BCVB in February 2005. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of St. Thomas in Marketing and Business Law. While at UST he had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris, France for three months. Matt also was a four-year starter for the St. Thomas Football Team. While finishing up his education he completed an internship at the Mall of America Tourism Department.

Matt is a volunteer with the Big Brother program. During his free time he enjoys working out, spending time with family & friends and cheering for his two favorite teams, the Minnesota Vikings and whichever team is playing the Green Bay Packers.

Send Matt an email or call: 952-278-8513

Caroline Abts, Sales Assistant

Caroline Abts started at the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau in April 2008 as the Sales Assistant acting as the intermediary for the bureau's CRM program and its hotel users. She is also responsible for creating Occupancy, ADR and many vital reports for the Sales Department. Currently, Caroline is assisting with the Tour Market and promoting Bloomington to both domestic and international tour groups.

Send Caroline an email or call: 952-278-8515.

Susan Breen, Convention Services Coordinator

Susan Breen has extensive experience as the Client Services Coordinator at the Bloomington CVB. She has won several “Excellence MINT Awards” by diligently submitting meeting history to the MINT database. Susan is an active member of Destination Marketing Association International as the Meeting Information Network Coordinator. She also participates in the Association for Convention Operations Management, which is the only industry association geared specifically to the unique needs of Convention Services Managers. Additionally, Susan maintains our bi-annual Meetings and Group Calendar.

Send Susan an email or call: 952-278-8517

Baseball

Bloomington is home to several premier baseball complexes, perfect for youth or adult tournaments. All venues are within minutes of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America.

Basketball

Bloomington features 15 state-of-the-art courts located between just two venues less than three miles from each other.

Bowling

As home to one of the largest bowling centers in the country, Bloomington is the perfect location to host your next tournament.

Disc Golf

Bloomington is home to one of the Midwest's premier Disc Golf Venues. Hyland Ski & Snowboard area is a beautiful 18-hole course that is host to the Professional Disc Golfers Association's Annual Majestic Open.

Downhill Skiing

Bloomington is home to one of the Midwest's premier ski jumping sites. Hyland Hills Ski Area is the host to several regional competitions and more than 34,000 ski lessons annually.

Football

Bloomington is just minutes away from the top football venues in the state for youth & collegiate football including the new TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota.

Golf

Minnesota has the highest number of golfers per capita than any other state. Here, you'll have over 50 metro area golf courses to choose from including Hazeltine National Golf Course.

Hockey

Minnesota is the state of hockey and it's no surprise that you'll find a plethora of ice arenas for any size event. Best of all, when you host your event in Minnesota, we can connect you to the largest hockey fan base in the country!

Swimming & Diving

Just minutes from Bloomington, you'll find three state-of-the-art aquatic centers, including the premier University of Minnesota's Aquatic Center.

Tennis

Tennis is a year-round sport in Minnesota since we have several multi-court bubbles. Discover any one of our indoor and outdoor venues including Lifetime Fitness' 12-court facility, which is also the home of the USTA Midwest Section.

Volleyball

Whether you need 8 courts under one roof or a convention center, we've got you covered. Choose from 13 area venues to host your volleyball event.