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Five local businesses named finalists for 2026 Small Business Award
Five local businesses named finalists for 2026 Small Business Award NEWS RELEASE Springfield, Mo. – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named five local businesses as finalists for the 2026 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award, recognizing excellence in innovation, leadership, and community impact. The award is named in recognition of longtime Springfield business leader W.…
Read MoreSpringfield MSA reaches 500,000, cementing its status as a major Midwest metro
Springfield MSA reaches 500,000, cementing its status as a major Midwest metro The Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area has officially surpassed 500,000 residents — and for the region’s businesses, investors, and economic development community, the number means far more than a census milestone. According to population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Springfield…
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber Honors 2026 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Rising Star Award Recipients
Springfield Chamber Honors 2026 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Rising Star Award Recipients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, MO – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Sandy Howard as the 2026 ATHENA Award recipient and Lauren Korbal as the 2026 Virginia Fry Rising Star Award recipient. These honors recognize outstanding women leaders who demonstrate professional…
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber Board endorses April 7 lodging tax proposal to advance regional convention and events center
Springfield Chamber Board endorses April 7 lodging tax proposal to advance regional convention and events center MEDIA RELEASE The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to endorse the City of Springfield’s proposed 3% lodging tax increase on the April 7, 2026, ballot, citing the project’s long-term economic impact and alignment with the…
Read MoreChamber Board endorses lodging ballot measure to fund regional convention and event center
Chamber Board endorses lodging ballot measure to fund regional convention and event center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 20, 2025 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted on Monday, Aug. 18, to endorse the City of Springfield’s Nov. 4 ballot measure to increase the lodging tax by 3 percent. The measure is expected…
Read MoreCelebrating Member Milestones with Ribbon Cuttings – May 2025
Celebrating Member Milestones with Ribbon Cuttings – May 2025 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. One of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. May was a great month for this…
Read MoreClerk Schoeller highlights April 8 election trends and the importance of trust in local elections
Clerk Schoeller highlights April 8 election trends and the importance of trust in local elections Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller joined Chamber members on April 17 for the latest Inside the Issues event, offering a detailed look at the April 8 election results and how local elections are managed behind the scenes, from security protocols…
Read MoreYour Vote, Your Business, Your Community
Your Vote, Your Business, Your Community The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to strengthening public education and local governance – both essential to our workforce and economic vitality. Strong leadership in our schools and city government is crucial to meeting today’s competitive economic demands while preserving the high quality of life that makes…
Read MoreChamber Announces 2025 Small Business Award Finalists, Celebrating Innovation & Community Impact
Chamber Announces 2025 Small Business Award Finalists, Celebrating Innovation & Community Impact The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced five outstanding businesses as finalists for its prestigious W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award, recognizing their contributions to the local economy and community. The finalists were selected based on written applications covering company history, management philosophy, responses to challenges, innovation…
Read MoreHouse Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley emphasizes deregulation, strategic investment and collaborative leadership
House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley emphasizes deregulation, strategic investment and collaborative leadership For the first installment of the 2025 Public Policy Speaker Series, Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley spoke with Chamber members to discuss his legislative priorities, reflect on his path to public service, and share insights on the importance of leadership…
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