The PATH: 2025 - 2030 Strategic Plan
The PATH: The Chamber will cultivate trust-based partnerships to lead action on transformative and high-impact initiatives that enhance the Springfield regional economy and quality of life.
New in 2025, The PATH is a board-directed, staff-driven multi-year plan to expand on the Springfield region’s strengths, positioning the Chamber as a bold leader in fostering economic growth that benefits our communities, businesses, organizations and residents.
Background
The Chamber engaged more than 400 people while developing the strategic plan over the course of 2024. Representatives from the public, private and philanthropic sectors provided feedback about the community’s needs through one-on-one interviews, focus groups and surveys. Economic Leadership, Inc., a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, incorporated local stakeholder input with a thorough data analysis in a report detailing the Springfield region’s current strengths and opportunities for future growth. The Chamber board provided guidance on The PATH’s key priorities, adopting an initial year one action plan and refined vision and mission statements to reflect the Chamber’s focus moving forward.
Click here to access full long range plan provided by Economic Leadership, Inc.
Acknowledgements: Chamber Board of Directors; Springfield Business Development Corporation Board of Directors;
2024 Chamber Strategic Planning Steering Committee; Ted Abernathy and Casey Steinbacher, Economic Leadership, Inc.