The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

08/31/2026

News Release:

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing Springfield campus will host a “Nurse for a Day” program for local high school students. Participants will explore nursing and athletic training facilities at UIS and have the opportunity to as...

08/31/2026

News Release:

HSHS Medical Group welcomes Michelle Zhang, MD, a general surgeon, to HSHS Medical Group General Surgery-Springfield, 301 N. Eighth St., Fifth Floor, in the HSHS St. John's Hospital Pavilion. Dr. Zhang specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. She cares for patients who need...

08/31/2026

New Member:

SandersTek

08/31/2026

News Release:

Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café will be open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 8-Oct. 8, offering soups, salads, sandwich...

08/31/2026

New Member:

Noah Schlosser Media, LLC

08/30/2026

Upcoming Event:

EV Energy Group will be hosting a ribbon cutting on September 28th at 12:30 p.m. at one of their new charging stations located at 425 S. 4th St. Springfield. Please join them as they celebrate these welcome additions to Downtown Springfield!

08/29/2026

⚾️ Chamber Night at the Ballpark ⚾️

Join us on Thursday, September 10 at Robin Roberts Stadium for an exciting Women’s Professional Baseball League playoff game!

Chamber members—don’t miss your chance to be part of HER-story:
👉 $100 gets you 10 game tickets PLUS a table to showcase your business or organization

Game time will be announced soon—stay tuned!

Grab your spot today at www.gscc.org or contact Melissa Horn at 217-525-1173 x 216.

Let’s fill the stands and make it a night to remember! 💥

08/28/2026

Upcoming Event:

Do you know any high school aged students interested in a career in health care? We re hosting a High School Open House event on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at our SC - 1st 800 Building (800 North 1st Street, Springfield) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Students will learn about different career paths through hands-on...

08/28/2026

Have you purchased your tickets yet for this year’s ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz? 🍻🎟

Advance tickets are available now for just $25! Join the Chamber and presenting sponsor, Bank & Trust Company, on Thursday, October 15 at the LRS Hangar from 5:00 – 8:30 pm for one of our most popular events of the year.

Enjoy sample-size horseshoes, craft beer, and wine while browsing products and services from Chamber members in our Biz Expo. Bid on amazing silent auction items and take a tour of the incredible car and motorcycle collection owned by Dick Levi of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

💰 Feeling lucky? Raffle tickets are on sale for your chance to win $1,000 — $5 for one or 3 for $10!

There’s something for everyone at ‘Shoes, Brews & Biz — you won’t want to miss it!
This event is for attendees 21+

Get your tickets today: www.gscc.org
📞 Questions? Contact Melissa Horn at 217-525-1173 x 216 or [email protected]

08/28/2026

New Job Posting:

Job Requisition ID: 53985 Opening Date: 08/27/2026Closing Date: 09/11/2026Agency: Department of Children and Family ServicesClass Title: OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025 Skill Option: Keyboarding Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,128 monthly; Full Range $4,128-$5,450 monthlyJob....