Welcome to The Bottom Line: Education! This monthly issue includes stories from the Springfield Chamber and around our community, highlighting recent programs, new partnerships, local happenings, advocacy in action, and all the valuable content you’ve come to expect in The Bottom Line. Inside the Issue Featured Content Business News Chamber News and Programs

We post on a monthly basis to reflect the most current new and renewed members of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Oregon. Welcome to our new members! Thank you to our renewed members!

At the recent Chamber Roundtable + Tour, attendees gained an inside look at the 2025 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Pillar of the Community, International Paper, which is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. International Paper‘s Springfield facility produces linerboard, a key component of corrugated paper boxes, with recycled and renewable materials. Through presentations and a tour of the ...

When Springfield entrepreneur Cindy Koza received an unexpected call from a private equity firm about a year and a half ago, selling Rise & Shine wasn’t something she had been considering. Founded in 2020, Rise & Shine Social Enterprise provides caregiving services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Lane County. The Springfield-based company offers residential care through 24/7 ...

Interviewing for a job can be an intimidating experience, especially for young professionals who are entering the workforce. In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted mock interviews to help local students gain confidence interviewing in a supportive environment. This annual event provided a unique opportunity for 25 students to gain practical experience in ...

When Lane Community College celebrated its 61st commencement in June, more than 1,380 graduates crossed the stage representing years of determination, perseverance, and personal achievement. Among them were two individuals with strong ties to the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – each representing a different side of the Chamber’s ongoing investment in workforce development. Amanda Fallon crossed the stage as ...