Business Advocacy
Presiding Commissioner Dixon delivers 2026 State of the County at Good Morning, Springfield!
Presiding Commissioner Dixon delivers 2026 State of the County at Good Morning, Springfield! Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon reported on the county’s year in front of more than 300 business and civic leaders gathered on Oct. 1 for a special State of the County edition of the Chamber’s Good Morning, Springfield (GMS)! A room…
Read MoreCommunity Leadership Visit: What Springfield region leaders will learn in IndyÂ
Community Leadership Visit: What Springfield region leaders will learn in Indy The planning for each annual Community Leadership Visit (CLV) starts with a question: what other community do we have the most to learn from in the coming year? This year’s ask led us to this initial answer: a region that is growing without pricing…
Read MoreMember-driven advocacy advances business priorities during 2026 legislative session
Member-driven advocacy advances business priorities during 2026 legislative session The 2026 Missouri legislative session concluded May 15 with meaningful progress on several policy priorities important to Springfield-area employers, economic development and long-term regional competitiveness. For the Springfield Chamber, the end of session is also an opportunity to reflect on the value of a member-driven advocacy…
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 February 24, 2026 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…
Read MoreRepresentative Stinnett shares perspective on the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session
Representative Stinnett shares perspective on the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session February 24, 2026 For the final installment of the Chamber’s 2025 Inside the Issues series, members heard from District 133 State Representative Melanie Stinnett. Stinnett offered insight into the conversations shaping the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session, discussing budget uncertainties, mental health initiatives, and her own…
Read MoreMissouri Economic Development Director Hataway emphasizes the state’s growth opportunities
Missouri Economic Development Director Hataway emphasizes the state’s growth opportunities February 24, 2026 Missouri Department of Economic Development Director Michelle Hataway brought a message of optimism to Springfield on August 13, outlining opportunities for statewide growth through workforce readiness, emerging industries and regional partnerships at the Chamber’s Public Policy Speaker Series. Hataway was first appointed…
Read MoreCincinnati’s Momentum: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Community Leadership Visit
Cincinnati’s Momentum: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Community Leadership Visit February 24, 2026 More than 80 Springfield business, civic, and education leaders traveled to Cincinnati in September for the Chamber’s 31st annual Community Leadership Visit (CLV). Each year, the CLV provides an opportunity for local leaders to learn from a peer community, deepen relationships, and…
Read MoreGovernor 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 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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