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From Ideas to Impact: The Lasting Influence of the Community Leadership Visit
From Ideas to Impact: The Lasting Influence of the Community Leadership Visit Since 1994, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has brought business, civic and community leaders together to learn from peer communities across the country through the Community Leadership Visit. Each year, the program gives participants an opportunity to examine how other regions approach…
Read MoreREACH Campaign Celebrates Another Successful Year
REACH Campaign Celebrates Another Successful Year The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has officially wrapped up another successful REACH Total Resource Campaign, raising more than $1 million in support of the Chamber’s programs, events and initiatives for 2027. REACH is an annual volunteer-led campaign that brings together business and community leaders to secure the sponsorships…
Read MoreSpringfield Region Recruits at Fort Leonard Wood
Springfield Region Recruits at Fort Leonard Wood Chamber staff traveled to Fort Leonard Wood on Oct. 15 for the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit, joined by eight area employers. The event drew 260 attendees, including transitioning active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses and civilians, for job seeker workshops and a hiring fair. More than 55…
Read MoreEmployers Help 875 Students Explore Careers
Employers Help 875 Students Explore Careers Building the region’s future workforce starts well before a student fills out a job application. It starts with helping young people understand the opportunities around them and how what they’re learning today connects to those careers. On Oct. 21 and 22, about 875 seventh and eighth graders from 29…
Read MoreThe Network’s Civic Engagement Series: Chad Carleton on Scaling Good Company
The Network’s Civic Engagement Series: Chad Carleton on Scaling Good Company On Wednesday, Oct. 21, The Network’s Civic Engagement Series featured Chad Carleton, founder and CEO of Good Company, for a conversation on scaling a business, leading through rapid growth and why he continues to build in Springfield. A Springfield native, Carleton got his start…
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 MoreCommunity Leadership Visit: What Springfield region leaders will learn in Indy
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 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 MoreHelp Shape the Future Workforce
Help Shape the Future Workforce The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting area businesses to participate as hosts for the 2026 Teacher Externship Program, taking place July 13–16, 2026. The Teacher Externship Program is designed to strengthen the connection between business and education by giving local educators firsthand exposure to the industries, career paths…
Read MoreMembership Categories
Membership Categories January 17, 2025 A Chamber of Commerce typically offers various membership categories tailored to businesses of different sizes and needs. Basic Membership is ideal for small businesses or startups looking to gain visibility within the community. It often includes directory listings, access to networking events, and regular updates through newsletters. Small Business Membership…
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