A Chamber membership provides you instant access to a network of nearly 2,000 Springfield area businesses and organizations.  While networking events are one thing we do, our commitment to help you make business connections goes much deeper than monthly get-togethers to exchange business cards. 

We want to help you make better connections…high quality contacts.  Through events, programs and services as diverse as our members needs, we are helping our members build beneficial business relationships.

Good Morning, Springfield!
Members enjoy breakfast with their peers and an opportunity to network with other business and community leaders at this monthly event.  Program content covers topics of interest to the business community and helps keep members up-to-date on what’s happening with the Chamber, the school district and local government. Contact Kristin Lochner for more information on this networking program and sponsorship opportunities.

Business 2 Business Connection
It’s the ultimate power lunch for the busy small business owner or manager.  No time wasted on small talk here, affectionately referred to as “speed networking” by its loyal following, B2B Connection provides a structured networking format for members to promote their products/services to other Chamber small business members. Contact Brent McCoy for more information on this networking program and sponsorship opportunities.

Business 2 Business Connection A.M. is a new newtworking event designed to help Chamber members increase their company's visibility, practice their networking skills, build their referral base, and increase thier bottom line. Light breakfast is served and participants are seated in two rows of tables, directly across from one another (40 participants total). Then the fun starts as each person has 90 seconds to describe their business before switching people/spots. Contact Brent McCoy for more information on this networking program and sponsorship opportunities.

60 Minutes to Success (Small Business Seminars) is designed to provide educational and networking opportunities that meet specific needs of the Chamber's business owners and managers, hosted by the Chamber's Small Business Council. Topics have included asset protection, disaster recovery for business owners, retirement planning for small business, succession planning and more. All sessions take place from Noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Chamber. Lunch is provided. Contact Brent McCoy for more information.

Business After Hours
One of our largest networking events, this popular after hours gathering is attended by several hundred Chamber members each month.  Members make new connections with potential clients and colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere accompanied by refreshments and door prizes. Contact Brent McCoy for more information and sponsorship opportunities.

Experience Springfield
Experience Springfield introduces new executives to the Chamber and the region. The program allows newcomers the opportunity to network with government, community, business and Chamber leaders and learn more about the Springfield area. For more information or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Kristin Lochner.

Non-Profit CEO/CVO Roundtable
This Chamber networking opportunity centers on not-for-profit organizations and their leaders who gather monthly for informative programs and a networking lunch. For more information, contact Kim Everest.