The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families.
Small Business Awards
New and Emerging Business Owner Nominees
Tuesday, June 14
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Local small business nominees in 4 different categories will be recognized, and recipients announced, during the Small Business Awards Luncheon. This year’s event is presented by Hickory Point Bank and will be held at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. Register today and partake in honoring these nominees whose hard work and innovation have created a successful and growing business right here in the Springfield area. Click HERE to register!
Any questions about this event should be directed to Melissa Horn at
This year's nominees for the New and Emerging Business Owner category are shown below. A list of this year's nominees in all categories can be found HERE.
Shane Adkins & Zach Bromley
Broadway Graham
Wealth Partners
Ketki Arya
This or That Boutique
Lisa & David Bohannan
Hallelujah Holiday Lights
Deb Carroll, Kathy Millburg & Andrew Bartlett
Simply CBD
Angie Knapp
LA Formals & Bridal
Jessica Lance
Bewitching Botanicals
Shawn Miller
Allstate Insurance
Shawn Miller Agency
Caitlin Tom & Taylor Sutton
Card My Yard Springfield
Robin Watts
R Watts Electric
Caitlyn Weiss
MAD MACS Confections by Caitlyn
Upcoming Events
Leadership in a Digital Age
Tuesday, June 7
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
In this workshop we will examine foundational leadership principles and strategies we can use to reengage our teams in a digital age. This will be an interactive 90 minutes where we will share ideas that work and discuss the challenges we face as we lead in the new normal of 2022.
Join the Chamber for this FREE event and learn how you can engage, utilize your membership, and make connections as well as take advantage of additional opportunities for your business. Learn more or register...
27th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing
Thursday, July 21 - Friday, July 22
The Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing, sponsored by HSHS Medical Group, features Springfield area businesses competing against one another in a shotgun, scramble format. The outing provides a fun-filled opportunity to entertain clients and network with other business leaders. Learn more...
Do You Play to Win the Game of Life? - Many people don’t. You see this in sports. The underdog gets the lead. Now, they play to “not lose.” And then, they lose. In the same time, their opponent keeps playing to win. Being down is temporary; they will overcome. Playing to not lose keeps people stuck in place, at best. But you’re a winner. You’re driven by hope. So play to your strengths and you’ll reach BIGG success! More tips from BIGG Success...
The Ambassadors are The Chamber's membership committee. Committee members work to increase awareness of Chamber activities and programs to potential and current members. Ambassadors also serve as Chamber representatives at events such as ribbon cuttings, Business After Hours, and Good Morning Springfield. If interested in learning more about how to become an Ambassador, contact David Earhart at dearhart@gscc.org or (217) 525-1173 ext. 215.
Application for Leadership Springfield due June 30
Leadership Springfield is a 14 week series of half day programs during which participants gain leadership skills and in-depth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 30, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their selection status in late July.
