Our Mission
Our mission is to serve as the leading advocate for business, catalyst for economic growth and champion for the enhanced quality of life throughout the Springfield region.
Helping businesses connect, grow and shape Springfield's future
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce supports more than 1,500 members through advocacy, economic development, workforce initiatives and meaningful business connections.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
November Good Morning, Springfield!
Jumpstart your month with Good Morning, Springfield! — the Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast that brings together over 350 business leaders and professionals.
Inside the Issues
Join Chamber members on Monday, November 9, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for an Inside the Issues conversation exploring Forward 44, a major initiative focused on improving and modernizing Interstate 44 (I-44), a critical transportation corridor connecting Springfield and Southwest Missouri to the broader region.
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"The Chamber's most meaningful impact can be as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and progress."
Brian Hammons
President, Hammons Black Walnuts
"The Chamber's biggest value is truly bringing people together. The Chamber is nothing without our members."
Carl Kicklighter
Construction Manager, Gold Mechanical
"Being the bold voice for business growth, for economic development, is the primary reason for the Chamber. The Chamber is here and supporting our community."
Christian Lewis
Regional President, Simmons Bank
Chamber News
What I’m Watching: Springfield growth, data-center decisions and the workforce ahead
August 21, 2026 This week reinforced something I think matters for Springfield: our regional economy has real momentum, but sustaining it will depend on the fundamentals underneath that growth. The…
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Two ribbon cuttings, and the work behind them
Springfield had two ribbon cuttings to celebrate in July. Keep Supply opened its new downtown headquarters, and Genie Recon marked an expansion on East Pythian Street. Two different companies, two…
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Educators step into the workplace
In July, 41 educators from across the region left their classrooms for four days to see where their students might end up. Through the Springfield Chamber’s 2026 Teacher Externship program,…
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