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About the Chamber

Connecting Business. Community. Opportunity.

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Since 1917, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce has been bringing businesses, people, and communities together. More than a century later, our mission remains rooted in strengthening our regional economy and helping Springfield and southeastern Vermont be a great place to live, work, visit, invest, and do business.

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The Chamber is a nonprofit, member-driven organization serving Springfield and the surrounding region. We are a hub for business advocacy, economic and community development, tourism promotion, marketing, networking, education, and regional collaboration

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Your Front Door to Springfield

Located on historic Main Street in downtown Springfield, our Chamber office is much more than an office. It serves as a business and community resource center, visitor welcome center, and local history museum.

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Whether you're thinking about starting a business, considering relocating your company or family, looking for employment or housing resources, planning a visit, searching for an upcoming event, or simply wondering where to grab a great meal, start with the Chamber.  We connect people with the businesses, organizations, resources, and opportunities that make our region special—and whenever possible, we proudly recommend our Chamber members first.

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We Mean Business

Our members are the heart of the Chamber.

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We work to help businesses succeed by creating opportunities for visibility, connections, education, collaboration, and growth. From a new entrepreneur opening their first storefront to an established manufacturer employing generations of local families, we believe a strong business community creates a stronger community for everyone.

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The Chamber provides members with networking and marketing opportunities, business resources, educational programs, events, referrals, regional partnerships, and a collective voice on issues affecting our economy.  We also advocate for a business environment that encourages investment and responsible growth, representing our members' and region's interests at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Building What's Next

Springfield has a proud history of innovation, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and people who know how to build things. We believe that same spirit will shape our future.

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The Chamber works alongside businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, economic-development partners, and community leaders to address the opportunities and challenges facing our region—from workforce and housing to entrepreneurship, tourism, infrastructure, and business development.

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Our role is simple: bring people together, champion our region, support our businesses, and help turn good ideas into action.  Whether you've been doing business here for generations or you're just discovering Springfield, you have a place in our business community.

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Have a question? Have an idea? Thinking about starting, growing, or relocating a business?  Call us, stop by our Main Street office, or become a Chamber member.

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Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce
Supporting Local. Building Regional. Creating Opportunity. Since 1917.

About Us

What does the Chamber do:

  1. Promotion of economic programs designed to strengthen and expand the income potential of all business within the trade area.

  2. Promotion of programs of a civic, social and/or cultural nature.

  3. Development and support of educational programs for the business community.

  4. Representation of the business community at the county, state and national level, including legislative and political matters.

  5. Discovering and correcting obstacles to business expansion and community growth.

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What Your Business Benefits with the Chamber

Chamber membership isn’t just a fee—it’s an investment in visibility, relationships, advocacy, and growth for you and your employees

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  1. Grow through referrals

  2. Raise your business profile

  3. Influence local issues

  4. Build strong community relationships

  5. Stay connected to what’s happening in the local economy

How the Chamber supports the community:

  1. Drive beautification efforts that will enhance the community image and help to develop a sense of community pride.

  2. Respond to requests for community and relocation information.

  3. Support cultural and artistic opportunities and organizations in the community.

  4. Work to develop programs that will advance a mutually beneficial relationship between businesses and schools in the region. The business community has the opportunity to shape the workforce of the future and educators are encouraged to utilize the resources and expertise of the business community.

  5. Identify the needs of, and sponsor educational programs for businesses and their employees.

  6. Identify and support mentoring opportunities with member businesses and area schools.

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Meet the Chamber

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Josh Dufresne

Board President 

Vice President: Alysia Straw - Southern Vermont AHEC

Treasurer: Jerica Tyrell -  Branch Manager Claremont Savings Bank

Secretary: Karen Longo - Dragonfly Designs

 

Loreen Billings - ImageTek

Jeffery Perkins - Richardson's Group

Patricia Reixach - Springfield School District

Andrea Spaans - Vermont Telephone

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Interested in participating in community growth? Join our board of directors! The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications from those interested in joining our board of directors. Those that wish to be considered should send an email application to info@springfieldvt.com with a resume and cover letter expressing interest.

Board Members

Focus of the Board of Directors

Our board of directors is responsible for the organization's governance, strategic direction, financial oversight, and long-term health. The board sets priorities and ensures the chamber fulfills its mission to support local businesses and the community. Responsibilities often extend beyond business networking into regional economic development, tourism promotion, preservation initiatives, community events, and collaboration with municipalities and nonprofits.

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The Board's job is to:

  • Focus on strategy instead of daily operations

  • Maintain strong community relationships

  • Help generate revenue and partnerships

  • Bring diverse business perspectives

  • Actively communicate with members

  • Support staff while maintaining accountability

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Meetings are the 2rd Wednesday of the Month - 1:00pm

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We are Hiring!

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking a motivated, personable, and detail oriented Membership Director to join our team.   This is a dynamic, people-focused position ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, organizing community events, supporting local businesses, and making a meaningful difference in the region.  Working closely with the Executive Director, the Membership Director will lead membership engagement and recruitment efforts, coordinate Chamber events, administer the Leadership South East Vermont program, and support the daily operations of the Chamber.

Please send your cover letter and resume to us via email info@springfieldvt.com.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR BUSINESS
COMMUNITY!
Join the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Your Voice. Your Leadership. Our Community's Future.

Send your application to info@springfieldvt.com for consideration.

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The Vermont Chamber Of Commerce

Looking to travel all around the state? Check out the Vermont Chamber of Commerce website to find other great attractions nearby. There are over 30 chambers of commerce around the state, check them out to find their local attractions.​

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