Who we are . . .
Our Mission
To serve as the principal advocate for business in partnership with the community; support and assist existing businesses; act as the primary catalyst in promoting the economic health of the Springfield area, stimulating jobs and improving the quality of life. Read about our history.
Chamber at a glance
We are a private, voluntary, not-for-profit organization of business and professional people dedicated to improving the economic environment of Springfield, Missouri, and the surrounding area.
- Nearly 2,000 member businesses and organizations
- Employees of Chamber member businesses total more than 100,000
- Businesses with 25 or fewer employees comprise nearly 80 percent of our membership
About Us
Welcome to the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce!
A strong local economy means better business for you. The Chamber is working every day to ensure that the Springfield area maintains a pro-business climate where every company, large or small, has the opportunity to succeed.
Economic Development & Job Creation
Every business benefits from economic growth and the creation of new jobs. More quality jobs contribute to a larger population with higher wages to spend supporting local businesses.
Legislative Advocacy
The Chamber serves as the voice of Springfield area business interests, working to ensure that local, state and federal lawmakers are aware of the issues that are important to our members and that government decisions at every level support a strong regional business climate and quality economic growth.
Regional Leadership
Collaboration has been one key to our region’s success and it will continue to be important as the area grows. Cities, counties, and chambers of commerce throughout the 10-county region surrounding Springfield come together through the leadership of the Chamber’s Ozarks Regional Partnership.
Workforce Solutions
In the next five years, one-quarter of America’s workforce will retire. The Chamber is working to ensure that our community will have its fair share of of a quality workforce, despite the country's shrinking labor pool. The Chamber’s participation in and promotion of Partners in Education are helping to develop a quality workforce for tomorrow, while The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals is working to develop, attract and retain talent to maintain a quality workforce now.