Chamber Events Calendar

Wed - Sep 08
10:00 AM
  Ribbon Cutting at Volunteers in Medicine

Volunteers in Medicine will celebrate the opening of their new office with a ribbon cutting on September 8th at 10 am.

Location: 2260 Marcola Rd., Springfield

Thu - Sep 09
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Greeters

The cost to attend is $6. Buffet breakfast begins at 6:45, meeting at 7:00. Please be early so you can network before the meeting!

Location: Hometown Buffet at the Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway Street, Suite #726

Fri - Sep 10
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  SCORE Business Counseling

Sign up for a free business counseling session with SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business.  Whether you are considering starting your own business, have a business that is experiencing problems, are ready to expand, or need other types of business advice, the experienced business and professional volunteers of SCORE are ready to help you identify problems and their causes, and guide you toward solutions.

Counseling sessions are 1 hour long and are on a first-come first-served basis.  To RSVP, call Eric at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce at 541.746.1651.  Advance registration is required.

Location: Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 101 South A Street

Fri - Sep 10
12:00 PM
  Economic Development Commitee

Committee members meet to research and evaluate Springfield’s growth options.  This committee works to take advantage of long term and short term opportunities.  Currently, the committee has been focusing on creating a plan for development of a large-scale meeting and convention space in the Springfield area.  This committee meets on the second Friday of each month.  If you have questions regarding this committee please contact the committee chair, Cosette Rees  or staff liaison Natasha Boska.

Tue - Sep 14
7:00 AM
  Government Issues

Committee Members study pending legislation and recommend advocacy and action to impact laws and regulations on local, regional and state levels.  This committee meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  If you have questions regarding this committee please contact staff committee liaison Tori Thomas at tori@springfield-chamber.org

Location: Pump Cafe, 710 Main Street, Springfield

Wed - Sep 15
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  Business After Hours: Sponsored by Willamalane at Lively Park!

Join us at September Business After Hours! Network with Chamber members, enjoy great barbecue and learn more about Willamalane.

Where: Lively Park, Springfield

When: Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Cost: $7 pre-paid members; $10 at the door; $10 non-members. Click here to pay online

Thu - Sep 16
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Greeters

The cost to attend is $6. Buffet breakfast begins at 6:45, meeting at 7:00. Please be early so you can network before the meeting!

Location: Hometown Buffet at the Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway Street, Suite #726

Fri - Sep 17
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  SCORE Business Counseling

Sign up for a free business counseling session with SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business.  Whether you are considering starting your own business, have a business that is experiencing problems, are ready to expand, or need other types of business advice, the experienced business and professional volunteers of SCORE are ready to help you identify problems and their causes, and guide you toward solutions.

Counseling sessions are 1 hour long and are on a first-come first-served basis.  To RSVP, call Eric at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce at 541.746.1651.  Advance registration is required.

Location: Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 101 South A Street

Tue - Sep 21
7:00 AM
  Springfield Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Membership Breakfast

Continuing the Momentum in Downtown Springfield

This quarter's topic will focus on the most recent revitalization plans as well as the Main Street USA Program. Speakers include City of Springfield Economic Development Manager John Tamulonis, Springfield Chamber Executive Director Dan Egan and Claire Carpenter-Seguin, Executive Director of NEDCO.

Where: Springfield City Hall, 225 5th Street

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7 to 9 am

Cost: $15 for Springfield Chamber members; $25 for non-members. Table sponsorships available for $125. Click here to register online.

RSVP: Tori Thomas at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce - 541-746-1651

Thu - Sep 23
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Greeters

The cost to attend is $6. Buffet breakfast begins at 6:45, meeting at 7:00. Please be early so you can network before the meeting!

Location: Hometown Buffet at the Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway Street, Suite #726

Fri - Sep 24
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  SCORE Business Counseling

Sign up for a free business counseling session with SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business.  Whether you are considering starting your own business, have a business that is experiencing problems, are ready to expand, or need other types of business advice, the experienced business and professional volunteers of SCORE are ready to help you identify problems and their causes, and guide you toward solutions.

Counseling sessions are 1 hour long and are on a first-come first-served basis.  To RSVP, call Eric at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce at 541.746.1651.  Advance registration is required.

Location: Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 101 South A Street

Fri - Sep 24
12:00 PM
  Gateway Development Committee

The Springfield Chamber’s Gateway Development Committee is made up of representatives from Gateway area businesses, local and public agencies, and other interested Chamber members. The committee works to provide a forum for Gateway area issues, reinforce the Chamer's and City's identity within the Gateway area, and promote quality economic development.

If you have questions regarding this committee please contact the committee chair, Sue Slaughter-Nichols, at snichols@nwcu.com or staff liaison Nedine Karakaplan at nedine@springfield-chamber.org

Lunch is provided by Mookie's for $10

Location: Hawes Building, 400 International Way, Springfield

Tue - Sep 28
7:00 AM
  Government Issues

Committee Members study pending legislation and recommend advocacy and action to impact laws and regulations on local, regional and state levels.  This committee meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  If you have questions regarding this committee please contact staff committee liaison Tori Thomas at tori@springfield-chamber.org

Location: Pump Cafe, 710 Main Street, Springfield

Thu - Sep 30
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Greeters

The cost to attend is $6. Buffet breakfast begins at 6:45, meeting at 7:00. Please be early so you can network before the meeting!

Location: Hometown Buffet at the Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway Street, Suite #726

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