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Springfield 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…
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…
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber announced 2025 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Awards
Springfield Chamber announced 2025 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Awards Springfield Chamber honors the recipients of the prestigious ATHENA and Virginia Fry Award. These awards recognize exceptional women who have demonstrated excellence in their professions, community service and mentorship of other women in the community. 2025 ATHENA Award Recipient: Stephanie O’Connor Stephanie O’Connor is the senior…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2025
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 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. January was a great month for this…
Read MoreOutgoing State Representative Quade reflects on public service and leadership
Outgoing State Representative Quade reflects on public service and leadership In the final installment of the 2024 Public Policy Speaker Series, outgoing District 132 State Representative Crystal Quade spoke with Chamber members about her journey to public service, her role as Minority Leader and her key legislative focuses and accomplishments. Quade’s path to public policy…
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