Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Thanks for tuning in to Springfield at our Fall Open House 🎙️

Last week, the Springfield Chamber community came together for an afternoon of networking and celebrating members, featuring:
🥖 Delicious food catered by Charred Apizza
🍷 An assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
📻 A radio-themed bingo card to build connections
🏆 Exciting door prizes

Thank you to the event sponsor, Eugene Area Radio Stations (EARS), and the beverage sponsor, Bigfoot Beverages. Additionally, thank you to the Member Experience Committee for helping organize this event 🙌

From natural disasters to confrontations, emergency planning helps businesses prepare for a range of unexpected events.

This topic was central to the Springfield Chamber of Commerce's recent Small Business Solutions Hub, Safety at Work: Protect Your People and Your Business. Joshua Parrett of National Extinguisher Service and Leigh Manning of SAIF Corporation shared how businesses can plan ahead to keep the workplace safe.

Read more and watch the event recording here: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/11/small-business-solutions-hub-overviews-workplace-safety

Thank you to the title sponsor, Kaiser Permanente, and the lunch sponsor, Industrial Source. Additionally, thank you to the Small Business Solutions Hub partners: Chambers Construction, Eugene Area Radio Stations (EARS), Hershner Hunter LLP, UO Insights Research Lab, Isler CPA, OCCU - Oregon Community Credit Union, Springfield Utility Board, TheNerdStuff, and WaFd Bank.

Always a spooky-fun time with Greeters 🎃👻

This morning, the Springfield Chamber Greeters and Eugene Chamber of Commerce Greeters held the Joint Greeters Halloween Spooktacular, featuring creative costumes and incredible table centerpieces.

Thank you to the Valley River Inn for hosting and to the Greeters for organizing such an amazing event!

Fostering civic leaders for 40 years 🙌

Leadership Eugene Springfield has officially begun for the 2026-27 cohort of emerging and established professionals. The new cohort recently celebrated the beginning of the eight-month civic leadership program with a kickoff event and their first class. Thank you to the kickoff reception sponsor, AIMS Mobile Nursing, as well as Bigfoot Beverages for providing beverages and Charred Apizza for catering.

Established in 1986, Leadership Eugene Springfield is a joint program with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce that helps participants develop leadership skills, deepen their knowledge, and enhance their community network.

Learn about the 2026-27 LES cohort here: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/09/leadership-eugene-springfield-announces-2026-27-cohort

Bringing Cajun seafood to Springfield 🦞

Last week, the Springfield Chamber held a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the grand opening of Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House. Located on Pioneer Parkway East, this new restaurant offers a selection of fresh seafood boils and a hands-on dining experience.

Thank you to Mayor Sean VanGordon - Springfield, OR, City Councilor Jill Cuadros, City Councilor Steve Moe, Chamber Ambassadors, and community members who joined us to celebrate! Congrats to the Cajun Claws Springfield team on the grand opening 🥳

To help our members make informed decisions in the 2026 General Election, the Springfield Chamber invited candidates for the Springfield City Council Ward 4 seat to respond to five questions focused on business, economic development, and the policy issues that affect Springfield’s economy.

Read the candidate responses in The Bottom Line here: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/10/2026-candidate-questionnaire-springfield-city-council-ward-4

2026 Candidate Questionnaire- Springfield City Council, Ward 4 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce works to strengthen our local economy by serving as a voice for business. Our advocacy work is grounded in principles that support private enterprise, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic competitiveness. From tax policies that support growth to clear, pr...

To help our members make informed decisions in the 2026 General Election, the Springfield Chamber invited candidates for the Oregon House District 7 seat to respond to five questions focused on business, economic development, and the policy issues that affect Springfield’s economy.

Read the candidate responses in The Bottom Line here: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/10/2026-candidate-questionnaires-oregon-house-district-7

2026 Candidate Questionnaire- Oregon House, District 7 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce works to strengthen our local economy by serving as a voice for business. Our advocacy work is grounded in principles that support private enterprise, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic competitiveness. From tax policies that support growth to clear, pr...

Happy Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day!

The Springfield Chamber is committed to fostering a prosperous community by strengthening, representing, and promoting business. We’re proud to serve our members and the Springfield area every day 🧡

Interested in getting involved? Here are a few ways to engage with the Chamber:
🤝 Become a member
👀 Attend an upcoming event
🙌 Donate to the Springfield Chamber Foundation

To learn more about the Springfield Chamber, check out our website: https://www.springfield-chamber.org/

A ribbon cutting worth a thousand words 📸

The Springfield Chamber recently celebrated the grand opening of Ofelia Guzmán Photography’s studio space with a ribbon cutting! From maternity photography sessions to headshots, Ofelia Guzmán Photography offers tailored services to capture moments and meet client needs. This grand opening featured live music from Mariachi Del Sol and brought together family, friends, city officials, and community members to recognize the exciting milestone.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, and congrats to Ofelia Guzmán Photography 🥳