Partnerships
Partnerships
The Chamber is a part of a number of broad-based coalitions and partnerships that enhance our advocacy efforts and give us a stronger legislative voice. Chamber membership provides members the opportunity for involvement in all of the Chamber’s affiliate partnerships and events
Salute to Legislators Coalition
2010 Legislative Priorities - Download the PDF
The Salute to Missouri Legislators reception is an annual event that showcases the Springfield/Branson region before a statewide audience of lawmakers and executive branch officials. The Salute also provides a great opportunity for business, community and education leaders in the Springfield/Branson region to interact with state officials and present a unified message on community-wide issues of mutual legislative interest. The scale and reputation of our event in Jefferson City remains strong with an annual crowd of nearly 600 at the reception held each January.
View a photo gallery from the 2010 Salute
Download the February 2010 Springfield Spirit article
Sponsoring Organizations Include:
Springfield Metro Partnership
2010 Legislative Priorities - Download the PDF
The Springfield Metro Partnership is comprised of organizations and institutions in Springfield who have come together to convey a unified legislative position in the areas of education, the environment, libraries and the arts, tourism, transportation and economic development. The Springfield Metro Partnership hosts a series of legislative breakfasts throughout the legislative session in Jefferson City. Chamber members are encouraged to attend these breakfasts and use the opportunity to interact with lawmakers from around the state.
Sponsoring Organizations Include:
The Missouri Chamber Federation
The Missouri Chamber Federation is a partnership maximizing the collective legislative strength of the local chambers of commerce in the state of Missouri. Through a unified voice and collective action of 42 local Chambers from around the state– the Missouri Chamber Federation can advance positive public policy and employer-supported initiatives.
Missouri Major Metro Partnership
The Missouri Major Metro Coalition represents the state’s four largest Chambers and is comprised of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, The Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association and the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the coalition jointly identifies 3-4 legislative priorities that are collectively advocated for. Early in the session the coalition meets with House and Senate leadership, as well as the Governor’s office to encourage passage of the coalition’s priorities.
For more information on any of these partnerships or events, please email Emily Denniston or call 417-862-5567.