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April 7 Spring to Your Future Hiring Fair Connects Students with Local Employers
April 7 Spring to Your Future Hiring Fair Connects Students with Local Employers The Spring to Your Future Hiring Fair brought together high school juniors and seniors with local employers to explore entry-level, summer, and part-time job opportunities. Held on April 7 at the efactory at Missouri State University, the event created a space for…
Read MoreFive local businesses named finalists for 2026 Small Business Award
Five local businesses named finalists for 2026 Small Business Award March 31, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE Springfield, Mo. – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named five local businesses as finalists for the 2026 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award, recognizing excellence in innovation, leadership, and community impact. The award is named in recognition of longtime Springfield…
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,…
Read MoreEducation, childcare, and community investment drove Rep. Fogle’s 2025 legislative priorities
Education, childcare, and community investment drove Rep. Fogle’s 2025 legislative priorities The Springfield Chamber welcomed State Representative Betsy Fogle (District 135) for an Inside the Issues conversation highlighting her priorities and key takeaways from the 2025 Regular and Special Legislative Sessions. Fogle, who represents northeast Springfield and serves as the ranking minority member on the…
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 MorePRE breaks ground on PIC West Expansion
PRE breaks ground on PIC West Expansion SPRINGFIELD, MO – Press Room Equipment (PRE), a manufacturer of press feeding and coil handling equipment, is expanding in Springfield with a $6.5 million investment that adds 10 new jobs to its current workforce. The company will relocate into a newly built 32,000-square-foot facility, boosting production and reinforcing…
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 MoreInside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A
Inside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A Navigating Proposition A: Compliance Strategies and Insights for Employers On February 27, 2025, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted Inside the Issues: Navigating Proposition A – Compliance & Implementation Insights, with a panel of experts aimed at helping local businesses navigate the upcoming changes under Proposition A. The panel…
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…
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