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,…
Five local businesses named finalists for 2026 Small Business Award
MEDIA RELEASE Springfield, Mo. – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named five local businesses as finalists for the 2026 W.…
Springfield Chamber Honors 2026 ATHENA and Virginia Fry Rising Star Award Recipients
MEDIA RELEASE Springfield, MO – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Sandy Howard as the 2026 ATHENA Award…
Springfield Chamber Board endorses April 7 lodging tax proposal to advance regional convention and events center
MEDIA RELEASE The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to endorse the City of Springfield’s proposed 3%…
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce names Doug Pitt as 2026 Springfieldian
MEDIA RELEASE Springfield, Mo.- For more than 30 years, Doug Pitt has quietly shaped lives, strengthened communities and expanded opportunities.…
Representative Stinnett shares perspective on the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session
For the final installment of the Chamber’s 2025 Inside the Issues series, members heard from District 133 State Representative Melanie…
Missouri Economic Development Director Hataway emphasizes the state’s growth opportunities
Missouri Department of Economic Development Director Michelle Hataway brought a message of optimism to Springfield on August 13, outlining opportunities…
Cincinnati’s Momentum: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Community Leadership Visit
More than 80 Springfield business, civic, and education leaders traveled to Cincinnati in September for the Chamber’s 31st annual Community…
Springfield MSA named a top U.S. location for food manufacturing
Click Here for full report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 28, 2025 Springfield, Mo. – Springfield has been recognized as one…
Governor Kehoe outlines priorities for Missouri’s future in first State of the State address as Governor
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Springfield Chamber on July 28 for the 2025 State of the State event, reflecting…