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Your key to a successful event in Merriam begins with the Merriam Visitors Bureau. From start to finish, our team can help develop the perfect package for your group. 

Merriam offers a variety of flexible venues to suit the needs of small to medium sized meetings and events. With over 400 hotel rooms to accommodate your overnight lodging needs, we are happy to assist you with both meeting space requirements and sleeping rooms for attendees.

Meeting planners can take advantage of our exceptional service and “one-stop shopping” approach to planning, promoting and managing meetings. Acting as a link between meeting planners and our partner suppliers, we are happy to assist with: site and accommodation selection, event promotion, partner referrals and on-site registration services.

Merriam is nearby an exciting blend of attractions, fun-filled casinos, championship golf courses, award-winning restaurants, plentiful shopping and inspiring entertainment venues that are certain to amuse visitors and support elevated event and meeting attendance numbers. Contact us today to discuss meeting in Merriam…next door neighbor to Kansas City!

Meeting Venues

Merriam Historic Plaza

Located at Shawnee Mission Parkway and I-35, MHP is an ideal meeting space for small to medium groups. Perfect for board retreats, team building, sales presentations and more--MHP is available for weekday rentals, starting at $40/hour.

Merriam Community Center

Merriam's newest meeting facility includes space for two to 224. Located just east of I-35 across from IKEA, the new Merriam Community Center is ideal for all size groups, conferences, meetings and events! Rates available for residents, non-residents and commercial groups! Meeting planners--call for a site tour!

Community Training Room

The Community Training Room is located inside Merriam City Hall. With space to accommodate up to 112 people. Amenities include a nearby kitchen for food/beverage preparation, plenty of parking, convenient access to restrooms, an elevator to the upper level, and a convenient location in the metro region.

Hampton Inn & Suites

Newly renovated hotel features wonderful new improvements to an 800 sf meeting space. From personalized group web pages to a full-service wedding website, Hampton's team is standing by to host your events and meetings.