Networking & Events

Navigating cannabis legalization in the workplace The Chamber recently hosted the latest edition of the 2023 60 Minutes to Success series, focusing on the topic of cannabis in the workplace. The event included a policy overview from attorney Steven Doerdoff of the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation and a panel discussion moderated by Shari Reaves…

Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And 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. June was a great month for this type of…

Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And 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 type of…

Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And 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. April was a great month for this type of…

KARE Health & Wellness is 2023 Small Business Award recipient During its annual event on May 10, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced KARE Health & Wellness as the recipient of the 2023 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. After experiencing health issues with no resolve, the award recipient’s owner and founder Keri Sutton…

May 2023: How does tourism impact our community? In the May edition of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President, Matt Morrow, sits down with the new President/CEO of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mark Hecquet. For the past 16 years, Hecquet led the Butler County Visitors Bureau in Ohio where he oversaw community engagement initiatives…

Celebrating outstanding individuals and the importance of supporting one another An audience of over 400 business leaders honored the 2023 recipients of the ATHENA and Virginia Fry Rising Star awards on March 22 at the White River Conference Center. The event brought the Springfield business community together to celebrate two outstanding professionals and highlight the…

Is your business prepared for a recession? The Chamber recently hosted its first edition of the 2023 60 Minutes to Success series and the topic was centered around preparing businesses for a recession. The panel discussion was moderated by Paula Dougherty of Achieve Private Wealth – Ameriprise Financial. The panel included Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman of…

April 2023: How do some of the area’s top small businesses find success in Springfield’s regional economy? In the April edition of SGF Business Insider, the Chamber’s Digital Communications Manager, Noah Hester, shares audio from a Q and A session with the finalists for the 2023 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award at our recent…

Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And 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. March was a great month for this type of…