John Q. Hammons’ Holiday Inn Express Springfield Hosts Public Open House October 29

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts:

WHAT:	John Q. Hammons’ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield public ribbon-cutting/networking reception with local business leaders Encouraging business in Springfield, Mo. Catering by John Q. Hammons’ University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, locally based Mother’s Brewing Company and Macadoodles Complimentary massages by Grove Spa @ University Plaza Hotel Public is invited. Anticipate approximately 250 to 300 attendees. Dress is business casual. Parking is free.
WHO:	Representatives from the following organizations to be in attendance at the public event:   Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Urban Districts Alliance University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
WHEN & WHERE:	Tuesday, October 29, 2013 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. CDT: Public event   Photo Opportunities: 4:00 p.m. – Ribbon-cutting with local business leaders 4:15 - 7:00 p.m. – Catered networking event with live music by Ozarks talents Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf; hotel/meeting space tours   Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield 1117 E. St. Louis Springfield, MO 65806 Adjacent to Hammons Field 417-862-0070 (Complimentary parking available)
HOTEL INFO:	About Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield: Operated by Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, the five-story Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Springfield is conveniently located adjacent to Hammons Field, one mile from Missouri State University, and nine miles from Springfield-Branson National Airport. The hotel’s 120 rooms/suites are beautifully appointed with standard rooms featuring a flat screen TV with premium movie channels and comfortable, triple-sheeted bedding with soft and firm pillows. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi access; an outdoor, heated pool; whirlpool; sauna; fitness center; business center and the complimentary, hot Express Start breakfast bar. The property’s 1,350-sq-ft event space accommodates up to 40 guests in each meeting room with professional staff, catering services and audio/visual equipment to ensure that each event is a success.