Ribbon Cutting for Hope aCross the Nation – With Jillian

Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce, 106 E. Mulberry, Chatham

The Chatham Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate new member, Hope aCross the Nation – With Jillian! All are welcome to attend.

Chamber on Tap – Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.

Thu., June 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., 2750 W. Washington St., Springfield

Summer Social at the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes

Thu., June 18, 6 p.m.

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The Mid Illinois Communications Association is hosting a Summer Social at the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes baseball game on Thursday, June 18. You’re invited — and feel free to bring along family and friends, too! Relax, enjoy the fun atmosphere at Robin Roberts Stadium, and spend time chatting with MICA members and guests.

Small Business Awards 2026

Tue., June 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Crowne Plaza, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield

The chamber’s annual Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank, honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hard work and innovation have created and promoted a successful and growing business in the Springfield area. The luncheon also provides a great opportunity to network with your clients and friends. The chamber recognizes small business owners and directors for their outstanding achievements in four different categories: nonprofit director, emerging business owner, small business owner and lifetime achievement. Attendees include area business owners and leaders, local and state elected officials and small business advocates and employees. Register today and join us in honoring our small business award nominees.

Central Illinois Mine Subsidence Educational Open House

Thu., June 25, 12-8 p.m.

Erin’s Pavilion – Southwind Park, 4965 S. 2nd Street, Springfield

Join the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund for a day of mine subsidence information. Stop in to ask mine subsidence-related questions or plan to attend one of our scheduled presentations.

Networking on the Green

Thu., June 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Panther Creek Country Club, 3001 Panther Creek Drive, Springfield

Networking on the Green is back during the Memorial Health Championship at Panther Creek Country Club! We’re excited to partner with Local First Springfield, Land of Lincoln Professional Networking Group, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce to bring our members an amazing evening of networking, food, drinks and of course golf!

Starting Your Business in Illinois

Tue., June 30, 5:30-7 p.m., Wed., July 22, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thu., Aug. 27, 5:30-7 p.m., Wed., Sept. 16, 9-10:30 a.m., Tue., Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed., Nov. 4, 5:30-7 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 3, 9-10:30 a.m.

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Starting and owning a business can be exciting and frightening. There are so many things to consider – location, size, number of employees, ownership structure, and so on. Then, there are anxieties and concerns: “Where do I start?” “Am I in over my head?” “Will I make it?” If you’re thinking about starting your own business the SBDC can help! Just because you are in business for yourself doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out by yourself. The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) offers consulting services and programs for individuals interested in starting or growing a business.

Corporate Cup Challenge

Thu., July 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri., July 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Piper Glen Golf Club, 7112 Piper Glen Drive, Springfield

The 31st Annual Chamber Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing will be held at Piper Glen Golf Club over a two-day period – Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17, 2026. Each day the shotgun start will begin at 12:00 noon and will be limited to the first 27 teams that register (each day). The Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing, features Springfield area businesses competing against one another in a shotgun, scramble format. The outing provides a fun-filled opportunity to entertain clients and network with other business leaders. The Corporate Cup is divided into two flights. The top three teams in each flight will walk away with great prizes, but only the best of the best will win the right to keep the Corporate Cup Challenge traveling trophy for the year! In addition, there will be an industry specific competition for banks and credit unions. All players will receive a tee gift for participating in the outing.

Forty Under 40 Awards Ceremony

Thu., July 16, 5-7 p.m.

UIS Student Union, 2251 Richard Wright Dr., Springfield

This is an invitation-only event recognizing the 2026 class of Forty Under 40.

Athena Awards

Thu., July 23, 5:30 p.m.

Erin’s Pavilion at Southwind Park, 4965 S 2nd St, Springfield

The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an individual who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.

Building a Brand that Resonates (Internally & Externally!)

Thu., July 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Horace Mann, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield

Guest speakers Bridget Ingebrigtsen and Ellie Kasparie of O’Shea Builders will lead an engaging exploration of how one of central Illinois’ premier commercial construction firms has built a brand that resonates on both fronts.

The Chamber Fall Job Fair

Tue., Aug. 25, 4-6 p.m.

The Crowne Plaza, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is offering members an opportunity to seek out quality candidates for openings in their businesses or organizations. Hundreds of job seekers of all ages, including high school students, college students, professionals, and newcomers to the area attend the Chamber job fairs each year. The Chamber is partnering with the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance at Illinois workNet Center and other workforce partners to promote the event to job seekers. The Job Fair will also be promoted via print, radio and social media extensively to bring quality candidates in front of employers. For a booth space fee of only $175 (before 7/28,) Chamber member companies can screen a large number of candidates in a short period of time. $400 booth fee for non-members. Find your next great employee at the Chamber Job Fair! Contact Melissa Horn at 217-525-1173 x 216 or mhorn@gscc.org to obtain additional information on the event.