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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!

The City of Springfield is in the midst of an important and ongoing conversation – what it will take to ensure fiscal stability while maintaining essential services. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has been hosting conversations, offering perspectives, and submitting testimony for the past year and a half. On Tuesday, they brought together business and community leaders for a ...

Across industries, employers continue to face a common challenge: employees are often promoted into management roles without formal training in communication, leadership, and people development. These “people leaders” play a critical role in employee retention, workplace culture, and overall organizational success, yet many are left to learn these skills on the job. To address this gap, the Springfield Area Chamber ...

On Friday, April 17, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the second edition of the 2026 Small Business Solutions Hub series. The event, Beyond the Policy: Managing Risk, focused on how businesses can manage risks through insurance coverage and legal strategy. The event began with a networking lunch sponsored by USI Insurance Services, followed by presentations from Mia Rivera, ...

Update: Springfield City Councilors advanced the draft payroll tax ordinance at the previously discussed 0.1% rate during the April 6 work session. The ordinance will receive its first public hearing on April 20. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is actively engaging on the City of Springfield’s proposed payroll tax and keeping their members informed as the process moves forward. ...