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Governor Kehoe outlines priorities for Missouri’s future in first State of the State address as Governor
Governor Kehoe outlines priorities for Missouri’s future in first State of the State address as Governor February 24, 2026 Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Springfield Chamber on July 28 for the 2025 State of the State event, reflecting on his first year in office and outlining his administration’s vision for the future of Missouri.…
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 February 24, 2026 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…
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber’s Economic Outlook Highlights National Trends and Local Strength
Springfield Chamber’s Economic Outlook Highlights National Trends and Local Strength February 24, 2026 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kathleen Navin, CBE, Senior Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as the featured speaker for SBDC Economic Outlook on August 6. Hosted by the Springfield Chamber’s economic development arm, Springfield Business Development…
Read MoreCelebrating Member Milestones with Ribbon Cuttings – May 2025
Celebrating Member Milestones with Ribbon Cuttings – May 2025 February 24, 2026 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…
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 February 24, 2026 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,…
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