News & Updates

Chamber News and Events

You've reached the Chamber's information hub - where you can find the latest business news and Chamber events.

Find out what is going on at the Chamber - from our yearly calendar to monthly networking programs and special yearly award events. Get more information on our Business & Technology Expo, the area's largest business-to-business trade show, and Annual Meeting.

Search news releases and economic news to find the pulse of the Springfield region's economy and business community. Also, see our member businesses in action in our weekly profile series.

Communications Team

Michelle West, Vice President, Communications
Michelle directs the communications program for the Chamber. She is responsible for Chamber publications and other communication pieces, its online presence and for promotion of Chamber events and programs.


Claire Faucett, Public Relations and Interactive Media Manager
Claire manages the Chamber's public image through maintenance of traditional media relationships, development and use of new interactive media tools and further development of the Chamber's online presence.


Kristen Kelley, Art Director
Kristen is responsible for setting the direction of and maintaining the visual brand identity for the Chamber and Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC). She also supervises the consistency of that visual brand across all Chamber and SBDC communication tools.

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202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
PO Box 1687 65801-1687
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 862-5567