Springfield REGIONAL Chamber of Commerce

Helping You Is Our Business

Benefits at a Glance

Referrals - The Chamber Office handles hundreds of business referrals to members each year. We make contact with people and businesses moving into the area and with prospective customers and clients of Chamber Members. The Chamber is the first stop for information about Springfield and the area.

Networking - The Chamber office helps to coordinate “Business After Hours“ mixers for interested businesses. This event provides a business the chance to communicate what and who they are to other Chamber members. And, the mixers are a great opportunity to meet other members!

Education – The Chamber’s Education Committee works to make sure that the needs of our members are met through the available educational resources in the region. We work with education providers to adjust their offerings to continually up skill your workforce.

Monthly Newsletter - The Chamber Newsletter features items of interest about the Chamber’s programs and progress. The monthly newsletter helps to keep members informed of Chamber activities, new members and upcoming events. As a member, you are able to include an ad or insert in the Newsletter for a small fee.

Travel Information Center - The Chamber supplies information on dining, lodging, shopping and area events to visitors of the area. We operate the Eureka Schoolhouse during the summer months and provide information through our office year-round. As a member, you can display your rack cards and business cards at our office.

Group Insurance - Members of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce are eligible for a group health insurance plan (from Cigna) geared toward small businesses and their employees. As a Chamber member you are also eligible for a dental plan (through Delta Dental) for you and your employees.

Website Advertising – Ad space can be purchased on the Chamber website.

Young Professional Group – A networking opportunity for young professionals. Will include professional development and community affairs.

Membership Directory - Who’s who in Springfield? The Chamber distributes a membership directory, which contains a listing of all Chamber Members. It is distributed to all members, as well as locally, and in response to requests coming from all over the nation.

Apple Festival, Spring Auction and the Hackers Tournament - The Chamber sponsors these annual events. They offer participants the chance to network with other business people. These events are also a good tool to market your business.

Web Site - By being a Chamber member you will be included in the Chamber’s web site. With thousands of inquires on an annual basis this is a good way to promote your business. In addition to the listing, members receive free links to their web sites.

Bulk Mailing - The Chamber offers the use of their bulk-mailing permit for your convenience.

Regional Marketing Program - The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is a participating member in the Southern Windsor County Regional Marketing Program, which provides promotional opportunities for businesses throughout the region.