Vice Chairman (board representative) - Dawn Hiles, Drury University

Non-Profit Roundtable
Purpose: To provide a forum for discussion and dialogue on issues affecting community non-profit organizations.
Staff Contact: Kim Everest
Chairman: Emily Fox, Discovery Center of Springfield

Vice Chairman (board representative) - Tom Hilmes, CNH Reman

International Business Council
Purpose: To promote export opportunities for Springfield area businesses, connect Chamber members with international trade resources and position the Springfield area as a favorable location for foreign direct investment.
Staff Contact: Brad Bodenhausen
Chairman: David Agee, Husch Blackwell, LLP

Development Issues Input Group
Purpose: To assist in the continuous improvement of the development process through communication and cooperative action between businesses and local government.
Staff Contact: Rob Dixon
Chiarman: Jared Rasmussen, Olsson Associates

The Network (additional investment required)
Purpose:  To attract, retain and engage young professionals, age 21-40, in the community and the Chamber of Commerce through professional development and networking opportunities.
Staff Contact: Kristen Westerman
Chairman: Darline Mabins, Metropolitan National Bank
Vice-Chair: Teresa Coyan, CoxHealth

Springfield Regional Economic Partnership www.springfieldregion.com
Purpose: To promote sustainable regional economic development opportunities for partner members.
Staff contact: Jeff Seifried
Co-chairman: Ron Mersch, Olsson Associates
Co-chairman: Max Springer, City of Mt. Vernon
Co-chairman: Lynette Dilbeck, City of Cassville
Transportation Committee
Purpose: To serve as a catalyst for communication and action to improve the Springfield area transportation system.
Staff Contact: Hollie Elliott
Chairman: Jon Robison, GeoEngineers

Vice Chairman (board representative) - Jeffrey Gower, Wil Fischer Distributing Company

Ambassadors
Purpose: To serve as official hosts and goodwill representatives with the goal of developing a positive awareness of the Chamber.
Appointed by Chamber chairman.
Staff Contact: Brent McCoy
Chairman: Valerie Pister, Springfield Business Journal

Business After Hours Committee
Purpose: To organize and facilitate networking opportunities for Chamber members and prospective members through Business After Hours events.
Staff Contact: Brent McCoy
Chairman: Kari Wyrsch, Keller Williams Realty Greater Springfield

Chairman's Club
Purpose: To serve in an ongoing capacity as tactful collectors of membership renewals; to encourage Chamber members to continue their membership.
Staff Contact: Brent McCoy
Chairman: Robert DeVore, Baron Financial Group

Red Carpet Committee
Purpose: To personally contact Chamber members, encouraging them to participate in Chamber activities and committee service.
Staff Contact: Brent McCoy
Chairman: Matt Collier, Fox KRBK

Small Business Council
Purpose: To provide small business owners and managers with networking and educational opportunities.
Staff Contact: Brent McCoy
Chairman: J.W. Gibbs, Integrity Home Care

Vice Chairman (board representative) - Tim Bellanti, Associated Wholesale Grocers

Governmental Relations Committee
Purpose: To monitor the activities of state and federal government; sharing information with Chamber members. To assist the Board of Directors in establishing public policy positions and to advocate those positions. To provide opportunities for Chamber members to interact with government officials.
Staff Contact: Sandy Howard
Chairman: Ryan DeBoef, Missouri State University
Vice Chairman: Mike Haynes, AT&T

Local Issues Public Policy Task Force (membership by appointment)
Purpose: To assist the Board of Directors in establishing policy positions on local issues.
Appointed by Chamber Chairman.
Staff Contact: Brad Bodenhausen
Chairman: Camile Lockhart, BKD, LLP

Voice of Business Committee (membership by appointment)
Purpose:  Create the “Voice of Business” Committee to communicate a pro-business message and encourage local government officials to take a balanced approach on policy topics. 
Staff Contact: Emily Denniston
Chairman: Stephanie Stenger Montgomery, Springfield Land, LP

School Board Candidate Endorsement Committee
Purpose:   To assist the Board of Directors in coordinating the Chamber’s endorsement process for candidates for the Springfield R-12 Board of Education.
Staff Contact: Brad Bodenhausen
Chairman: Robert Ferguson, Ferrell-Duncan Clinic

Past Chairman's Advisory Council
Purpose: To serve as needed in an advisory capacity to the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Jim Anderson
Chairman: Jerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, PC

Leadership Springfield
Purpose: To identify and develop future community leaders and combine their expertise into a resource leading the community in a positive direction.

Program application required.
www.leadershipspringfield.org
President: Matt Russell, Law Offices of Matthew Russell
Staff contact: Kim Everest


Springfield Prayer Breakfast Committee
Purpose: Sponsor and provide event management support for the Springfield observance of the National Day of Prayer to honor government officials.
Chairman: Robert Spence, Evangel University
Staff contact: Kristin Lochner


Springfield Good Government Committee
Chairman – Richard Ollis, Ollis & Company
Staff contact: Sandy Howard
Purpose: To recruit, train, endorse and support candidates for the nonpartisan races for Springfield City Council (in partnership with the Homebuilders Association of Greater Springfield)


Subsidiary

Springfield Business Development Corporation
Purpose: To provide a continuing revenue source to support the Chamber's economic development program, which provides assistance to existing business and industry and attracts new business and industry to the Springfield area.
Additional investment required for membership.
www.sbdcinvestors.com
Staff contact: Ryan Mooney
President: Ann Marie Baker, UMB Bank, NA

Annual Meeting
Host event to recognize and honor volunteer leadership and announce the 2012 Springfieldian award recipient.

Annual Membership Luncheon
Host luncheon to demonstrate appreciation to Chamber members for their involvement and commitment to the Chamber.

Business Expo
Host a trade show to promote business-to-business networking and professional development.

Choose Environmental Excellence
Support the Springfield-Greene County “Choose Environmental Excellence” partnership by helping to coordinate the annual awards luncheon.

Community Leadership Visit
Organize a visit by Springfield area delegation to another city to study economic development and community betterment issues.

Italia Classica trip with the Chamber
Host a 9-day business and cultural trip to Italy in partnership with Collette Vacations

Experience Springfield
Host events to introduce and acquaint new executives to the area.
 
Good Morning, Springfield!
Host 11 morning networking events featuring topics that affect members and provide updates from the city, county, school district and Chamber.
 
Manufacturing Appreciation Event
Host event to recognize the impact of manufacturing on Springfield’s regional economy and show appreciation for chamber members in the manufacturing industry.

Salute to Health Care
Co-sponsor the annual “Salute to Health Care” awards program to recognize outstanding local achievements in health care and highlight the economic impact of the health care industry in the Springfield region.
 
Tlaquepaque Chamber Partnership
Further implement partnership agreement with the Tlaquepaque National Chamber of Commerce in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico − including staff and volunteer exchanges, matching members with business opportunities in Mexico and the U.S.