Springfield, Massachusetts and The MassMutual Center is ready to host your next event, with new meeting facilities, high-quality hotel accommodations, a variety of unique venues, and exciting dining, culture and entertainment options all at a value you won’t find anywhere else in the Northeast.

1. Welcome to Springfield,
Massachusetts!

2. Why Springfield, MA
Why Springfield, Ma
• Get big city features and services with small-town hospitality and
affordability
• Attractive location with the accessibility and destination attributes to
attract attendees – situated at the crossroads of New England
• Favorable, competitive pricing that makes economic sense
• State-of-the-art MassMutual Center offers ample exhibit and meeting
capacity (opened in 2006)
• 1,000 hotel rooms within steps of the convention center and another
1,400 rooms within a 5-minute drive
• Springfield and the Pioneer Valley feature a wide variety of
entertainment, cultural and historical attractions
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

3. Why Springfield FIRST?
• For meeting planners,
“Springfield FIRST” means that
Springfield, MA is your first
choice for a meeting or
convention destination that
combines big-city amenities
with small-town service and
affordability.

4. Why Springfield FIRST?
• Springfield FIRST is also
inspired by the fact that
throughout the history of
America, Springfield has been a
true “city of firsts.”
– First Springfield in the United
States
– Birthplace of basketball and
site of the Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame
– Birthplace of Dr. Seuss and the
Cat in the Hat
– Home to the first American-
made automobile
– Site of the first commercial
radio station
– …and many more
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

5. MassMutual Center Overview
• Opened in 2006
• 40,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space with an additional 20,000
sq. ft. available by utilizing the adjacent arena floor
• 24,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting room space
• 15,000-sq. ft. column-free dividable grand ballroom
• State-of-the-art technology including free wireless Internet access
• 20,000+ sq. ft. of flexible function and registration space
• Newly renovated 8,000-capacity arena for general sessions, overflow
exhibits or special events
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

6. MassMutual Center: Flexibility
• Run concurrent sessions with
multiple configuration options for
meeting rooms and exhibit halls
• Multiple registration areas on two
different levels of the facility
• Customize your environment with
state-of-the-art lighting and sound
• Meet all presenter needs with full
IT and AV capabilities
• Work with our food services team
to create customize menus
catering to all tastes and budgets
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

7. MassMutual Center:
Attendee Navigation
• Compact footprint allows for easy and fast attendee navigation
• Convenient parking and drop-off points
• The MassMutual Center is fully-handicapped accessible
• Easy flow to and from any point in the building
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

8. MassMutual Center:
Building Overview

9. MassMutual Center:
Event Level

10. MassMutual Center:
Ballroom Level

11. MassMutual Center Arena

12. MassMutual Center:
First-Class Building Services
• Expert and experienced
building management provided
by Global Spectrum
• State-of-the art IT services
• On-site Emergency Medical
Technician
• Security officers for access
control and emergency
response
• Professional cleaning services
• Food services – catering and
concessions
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

13. MassMutual Center:
Green Building Initiatives
• Extensive recycling program including all types of paper,
cardboard and pallets from events and administrative offices
• Built-in energy management system:
– Automated energy management system allows for efficient
control and scheduling of the heating and cooling system
– Occupancy light sensors in use in restrooms, storage
closets and hallways
– Indoor air quality maintained through the ventilation
system with incorporates CO2 monitoring
• Green seal compliant cleaning and bathroom products used
throughout the facility
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

14. MassMutual Center:
Meeting Services
• Dedicated Event Manager
assigned specifically to your
event as your single point of
contact for all of your building
services
• MassMutual Center Exhibitor
Services Coordinator to see to
every detail of your exhibitors’
needs
• The Greater Springfield
Convention & Visitors Bureau’s
team of volunteer Hospitality
Ambassadors to ensure that
your attendees have an
enjoyable and memorable
experience while in Springfield

15. Springfield Area Hotels
• Springfield has 1,000 rooms steps away of the MassMutual Center
and 1,400 hotel rooms within a 5-minute drive of the facility
• Wide range of accommodation choices from full-service hotels to
charming B&Bs
• Over 6,400 hotel rooms in the Pioneer Valley
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

16. Springfield Transportation
• Easy accessibility to attract more qualified attendees
• The MassMutual Center is 20 minutes away from Bradley
International Airport and situated at intersection of interstate
highways I-90 and I-91
– Bradley International Airport in New England’s second largest
airport
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

17. Transportation Continued
• Complete transportation
solutions include Amtrak
rail service and bus service
with stations close to the
convention center
• Springfield is serviced by
several taxi and limousine
companies
• Many major attractions are
within walking distance of
the MassMutual Center
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England

18. Springfield & Pioneer Valley
• As the gateway to New England and the Pioneer Valley,
Springfield is one of the most culturally rich and historic
areas of the country. Put yourself at center stage amid a wide
variety of restaurants, great shopping and countless activities,
including theaters, museums, theme parks, nightclubs and
more!
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England.

19. Activities
• Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame
• Dr. Seuss National Sculpture
Garden
• Springfield’s CityStage and
Symphony Hall
• Old Sturbridge Village
• Historic Deerfield
• Concerts, family and
sporting events held at the
MMC
• Springfield’s Club Quarters
• Six Flags New England
Conventions Beyond Convention. In the heart of New England

20. Think Springfield FIRST for your next
meeting or event!