Networking & Events
October’s Business After Hours with The Child Advocacy Center and Kinetic Design and Development
October’s Business After Hours with The Child Advocacy Center and Kinetic Design and Development The Chamber’s October Business After Hours, held on Oct. 11, was hosted by the Child Advocacy Center, an organization dedicated to helping children impacted by abuse begin their journey toward safety, healing and justice. Through its work, the Child Advocacy Center…
Read MorePresiding 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 More60 Minutes to Success helps small business owners plan for the future
60 Minutes to Success helps small business owners plan for the future Helping small business owners strengthen their operations and plan for the future was the focus of the Chamber’s Sept. 29 program, “Built to Last: Preparing Your Business for What’s Next.” Part of the 60 Minutes to Success series, the session connected members with…
Read MoreTakeaways from the 2026 Economic Outlook
The Ozarks economy is outpacing state and national growth, but housing and workforce will decide how far it carries. Takeaways from the 2026 Economic Outlook.
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 March 4, 2026 MEDIA 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…
Read MoreSpringfield Area Chamber of Commerce names Doug Pitt as 2026 Springfieldian
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce names Doug Pitt as 2026 Springfieldian February 24, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE Springfield, Mo.— For more than 30 years, Doug Pitt has quietly shaped lives, strengthened communities and expanded opportunities. That work now earns him the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s highest honor as the 2026 Springfieldian. The announcement came at the…
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 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 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 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…
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