Networking & Events

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…

Finalists announced for 2023 Small Business Award Five area businesses have been named as finalists for the 2023 Small Business Award. The finalists were determined based on written applications that include essays on company history, management philosophy, responses to challenges, innovation in product and service offerings and contributions to the community. Entries are scored by…

Cutting Ribbons and Celebrating Special Milestones! 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. February was a great month for this type of…

Celebrating a strong foundation at Annual Meeting The Chamber’s Annual Meeting offers the opportunity for members to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year, thank those who served in leadership, and look ahead to what the future holds. Nearly 1,000 Chamber members gathered on January 27 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center to participate…

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. January was a great month for this type of…

Joe Carmichael receives 2023 Springfieldian Award A dedication to his community and an optimistic outlook on life are among the defining characteristics of Lloyd Joseph “Joe” Carmichael. Those qualities, along with a lifetime of service and achievements, were celebrated on January 27 as the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presented Carmichael with the 2023 Springfieldian…

Announcing the recipients of 2023 ATHENA, Virginia Fry Rising Star Awards Two leaders in the Springfield community will be honored at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 ATHENA Award ceremony on March 22.  2023 ATHENA Award Recipient: Stephanie Stenger – Stephanie is president of the Ron Stenger Co. She also serves as the CEO…