Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Oregon

Thank you to Collaborative EDO for putting together an insightful Community Collaborative & Industry Luncheon, with the timely theme of "Building a Future-Ready Workforce"! We were especially honored to see Springfield Chamber President and CEO Vonnie Mikkelsen, IOM speaking on behalf of our #Workready program and other Chamber workforce development initiatives during the panel segment. Excellent turnout, great Keynote from Tamar Jackson, and many useful takeaways from this event. #collaborativeedo #futurereadyworkforce #economicgrowth #cciluncheon2025

Legislative Update: March 18, 2025 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce continues to track legislative developments and action alerts that impact local businesses. With a focus on policies that affect our members, the Chamber shares timely updates from a variety of sources, including the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) and Oregon Business & Industry (OBI). Two bills on the Springfield Chamber’s policy agenda watchlist have seen movement this week. The Chamber has submitted one letter of opposition on SB 426, which approaches the issue of wage theft by placing undue liability on law-abiding businesses in the construction industry. Additionally, OSCC and Travel Lane County have submitted their own testimonies on HB 3556, which would divert Transient Room Tax (TRT) dollars away from local tourism promotion. This bill is scheduled for a public hearing on Thursday, March 20 at 1:00PM. Read more on The Bottom Line: https://lnkd.in/gqkdgnBX #SpringfieldOregonChamber #WeOpenDoors #BusinessAdvocacy

Fireside Distillers is a small, veteran-owned distillery in west Eugene. Established in 2013, they’ve been making spirits and distributing them nationally (and soon, internationally) since then. In a recent interview, founder Kyle Akin told the Springfield Chamber a little more about the business. ?? "At Fireside, we like the feeling of adventure, exploration, and camaraderie. We do not mind experimenting with new things. We like getting people together and the feeling of discovery." Learn more about them in their Member Profile: https://lnkd.in/gwp3ne8C #SpringfieldOregonChamber #memberprofile #WeOpenDoors

Space is limited– sign up today! Our most popular leadership training experience is back! The WorkReady Essential Skills Workshop takes place over three half day sessions, April 14-16 from 8:00AM-12:30PM, and is offered at no cost to our members. #SpringfieldOregonChamber #WeOpenDoors #EssentialSkillsWorkshop #LeadershipTraining

Congrats to Wendy Westcott and her team at the UPS Store on the opening of their Springfield location on Marcola road! We were honored to participate in a ribbon cutting and open house this week celebrating the shop's opening within the bustling Mohawk business district. We were in great company with support from Springfield Greeters, Springfield Chamber ambassadors, members of the community, and the City of Springfield, Oregon Economic Development Manager, Allie Camp – and welcomed a handful of happy customers through the doors for their packing and shipping needs! #OpenForBusiness #RibbonCutting #SpringfieldOregonChamber #SpringfieldOregon #UPSStore #WeOpenDoors

Legislative update: March 11, 2025 TAKE ACTION THIS WEEK: In this week's legislative update, discover ways to take action on important bills affecting the business community: Unemployment for Striking Workers (SB 916) and the Farm Workforce Standards Board (HB 2548). Read more to find links to the Springfield Chamber's testimony on SB 916 and HB 2548, as well as our letter to the City of Springfield Planning Commission in opposition to proposed amendments to the Development Code. https://lnkd.in/g37ZyauE #BusinessAdvocacy #LegislativeUpdate #SpringfieldOregonChamber

Register today! The Chamber's monthly Roundtable program is proud to welcome?Willamalane Park and Recreation District?to the Chamber to provide a high-level overview of the priorities set out in their?2023 Comprehensive Plan, including how they are securing funding to deliver new park and recreation improvements. You won't want to miss it! #SpringfieldOregon #SpringfieldOregonChamber #WeOpenDoors #WillamalaneParksandRec

Last week, we partnered with the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce to host a Joint Business After Hours at FOOD For Lane County, celebrating 40 years of fighting hunger in our community. Around 350 guests came together for an evening of networking, delicious food, live jazz, and a creative food-themed photo booth by Athena Delene. Check out the best moments from the night & read the full recap on The Bottom Line! ? https://lnkd.in/g4kaD4jM ?? Catering: Oakway Catering ?? Presenting sponsor: Essex General Construction, Inc.? ?? Marketing tables: Oak Hill School Community Center for the Performing Arts - WOW Hall Smok'n Gingers BBQ LLC Eugene Emeralds Professional Baseball Alyrica Networks Building Bliss Vollara Perfect Climate Heating, Air & Plumbing #JointChamberEvent #Networking #FoodForLaneCounty #BusinessConnections

?? Join the Springfield Planning Commission! ?? Help shape the future of Springfield, OR! We’re seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission - a key role in land use decisions & city planning. ?? Term: Through Dec. 31, 2026 ?? Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays ?? Apply by: April 18, 2025 Make an impact! Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gGcvKcrK #SpringfieldOR #CivicEngagement #UrbanPlanning #GetInvolved

What does a “Navy SEAL of the tech world” do? It might not involve hundreds of sit-ups, but it’s still pretty impressive! Get to know Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce member, Ask Erik Computer Services, in this Member Profile interview with owner Erik Dreyer-Goldman. “We help businesses minimize their risk by assessing their IT Infrastructure and providing multiple layers of best-in-class cybersecurity products in place. We’re security-obsessed. Seriously, it keeps me up at night thinking about how to protect our clients better.” https://lnkd.in/gKmYhWmb #MemberProfile #SpringfieldOregonChamber #WeOpenDoors