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Starting Your Business in Illinois

Sat., April 27, 1-3 p.m.

Fresh Visions Community Church

1551 J. David Jones Parkway, Springfield Springfield

Free

Workshops

Fresh Visions Community Church, in partnership with the Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois (SBDC), is hosting Starting Your Business In Illinois. This no-cost workshop is open to the public and available for those 16 years and older. 522-2772
QuickBooks 202

Tue., April 30, 6:30 p.m.

SCORE

3330 Ginger Creek Dr., Suite B, Springfield Springfield

Free

Workshops

Accurate Accounting Procedures Are the Foundation of Every Successful Business. QuickBooks is one of today's business accounting lifesavers. This simple-to-use software can help you manage your inventory, track the costs of your business, generate professional invoices and purchase order, stay on top of accounts payables and receivables, and ensure that your annual tax preparation is accurate, timely and frustration free. QuickBooks training is like having a trusted business accountant with you every step of the way. At this Power Packed Workshop, you will learn to: Keep close tabs on all of your accounts payable and accounts receivable; Produce detailed financial… 217-433-0961
State of Illinois Career Fair

Wed., May 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lincoln Land Comunity College

5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield Springfield

Free

Job Fairs

Serving as LLCC’s first partnership with the State of Illinois on a career fair dedicated to the various state agencies, this event represents a unique opportunity for students to explore career paths within the public sector. It offers a platform for both students and state agencies to engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering connections and potential employment opportunities across a diverse range of government roles. This event will be held in the LLCC Student Union, Menard Hall, lower level. 217-786-2210
State of Greater Springfield

Thu., May 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

President Abraham Lincoln Hotel

701 E. Adams, Springfield Springfield

$50-$60

Luncheons

The annual address from the Mayor of Springfield, Misty Buscher, and an address from the Sangamon County Board Chairman, Andy Van Meter, with both providing a brief overview of their respective administrations. Questions posed in advanced from those planning on attending the luncheon will be read by our moderator. Those attending the State of Greater Springfield luncheon have the opportunity to provide questions in advance of the event. Attendees wishing to submit a question will be able to do so, starting Monday, April 1. Chamber staff will review all questions and have sole discretion in determining which questions are asked…
HDR Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Thu., May 2, 4-7 p.m.

HDR

2040 W. Iles Ave., Springfield Springfield

Free

Ribbon Cuttings

Join HDR for an open house on May 2 from 4-7 p.m. to celebrate their new office. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m., followed by a brief program, food, drinks and networking.
An Evening with Gov. JB Pritzker

Thu., May 2, 6 p.m.

Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Room

420 S. Sixth St, Springfield Springfield

Free

Public Meeting

The Citizens Club of Springfield will host a special evening program on Thursday, May 2, with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for a conversation on issues important to our community. This event is at 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public. It will be held in the auditorium of the Hoogland Center for the Arts, (217) 523-2787
Transitions Care Ribbon Cutting

Mon., May 6, 12 p.m.

Transitions Care

3430 Constitution Dr., Suite 113, Springfield Springfield

Free

Ribbon Cuttings

Join the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting celebrating Transition Care's new location.
Coffee & Connections - Compass for Kids

Tue., May 7, 7:30-8:45 a.m.

Compass for Kids

1209 S. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield

$5-$15

Networking

Compass for Kids will host the Greater Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Coffee & Connections for May Compass for Kids provides academic and social-emotion support to empower children and families underserved by our community. Compass for Kids will provide complimentary coffee, juice and breakfast items. Come join us and network with other Chamber members!
Less Stress and More Customer Service Success Through Peak Operational Performance

Tue., May 7, 7:30 a.m.

UIS Student Union

2251 Richard Wright Dr., Springfield Springfield

Workshops

The Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) is pleased to host David Jones, an expert in helping organizations achieve customer service success through peak operating performance. In this action-oriented session, you are going to learn steps you can take in three key areas that will reduce stress and increase your customer service success.
Chatham Chamber May Lunch

Thu., May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Engrained Brewing Company

1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., Springfield Springfield

$20

Luncheons

Luncheon Topic: Building & Development Initiatives and Opportunities in our Area. Come and enjoy lunch, and learn about the many exciting projects under development in Sangamon County from Ryan McCrady, President and CEO of Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. RSVP by Monday, May 5 at 5 p.m. Engrained will serve ground beef and pulled chicken tacos, with soft shells and with all the toppings (Pico de Gallo, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, black olives). The Exhibitor will be Kate Peters, Executive Director, Memorial Health Championship Presented by LRS
Dinner on the Diamond

Sat., May 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Robin Roberts Stadium

1415 North Grand Ave. East, Springfield Springfield

Nonprofit Fundraisers

The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes are ecstatic to announce a new annual signature event, Dinner on the Diamond, with special guest Chicago Cubs legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins. Dinner on the Diamond is a charitable event with proceeds benefiting the Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium Foundation. Tables of eight and individual tickets for the inaugural Dinner on the Diamond are on sale now . Each ticket also includes dinner, a VIP meet and greet with Ferguson Jenkins, and an autograph. During Dinner on the Diamond, you’ll be able to enjoy hearing Ferguson Jenkins speak about his Hall of…
Women of Influence reception

Tue., May 14, 5-7 p.m.

Island Bay Yacht Club

76 Yacht Club Drive, Springfield Springfield

Awards Programs
Chamber on Tap - Sarah Petty Photography and JH Petty & Associates

Thu., May 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

JH Petty & Associates

3220 Executive Park Drive, Springfield Springfield

Networking

Sarah Petty Photography and J.H. Petty & Associates will host our May Chamber on Tap. Sarah Petty Photography - Don't wait to celebrate who they are. A magical photography experience for families in and around Springfield and central Illinois. J.H. Petty & Associates is a medium size multi disciplined architectural firm founded in June 1993. We are a firm that is very energetic and dedicated to performing the best possible service for our clients. We have a vast amount of experience in a wide variety of projects Chamber on Tap is The Chamber's monthly network building event. A member sponsor…
IWIL Kenya Service Trip Fundraiser

Sun., May 19, 5 p.m.

Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church

501 S. Douglas Ave., White Oaks Mall, Springfield Springfield

$55

Nonprofit Fundraisers

Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) will hold a fundraising dinner on Sunday, May 19, to raise money for an all-female team to travel to Kenya this July. The IWIL team will provide motivational talks to teen girls at a girls’ boarding school and at a girls’ rescue center, spend time at an elementary school and nursing home, and build a dorm block at a girls’ high school. Donations will cover materials for the dorm block build, supplies for the girls’ rescue center and nursing home and scholarships for the elementary school and girls’ rescue center. The authentic African dinner will…
Field Level Agriculture Ribbon Cutting

Tue., May 21, 4 p.m.

Field Level Agriculture

2341 W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield Springfield

Ribbon Cuttings

Join the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting and open house celebrating Field Level Agriculture's new office.
Lincoln Presidential Foundation's Annual Lincoln Leadership Prize Ceremony

Tue., May 21, 6:30-10 p.m.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

120 East Delaware Place, Chicago Christian

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$500

Awards Programs

The Lincoln Leadership Prize, to be presented during an in-person dinner on May 21st at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (120 East Delaware Place), is an annual award that recognizes notable individuals for a lifetime of exceptional service in the spirit of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The award honors individuals who accept the responsibilities imposed by history and demanded by conscience, who show great strength of character and exhibit unwavering commitment to the defining principles of democracy. (301) 337-0708
Doghouse Creations Ribbon Cutting

Wed., May 22, 4 p.m.

Doghouse Creations

1331 Bab Road, Auburn Auburn

Free

Ribbon Cuttings

Join the Chatham Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting for Doghouse Creations.
BEP and VBP Certification Educational Seminars

Wed., May 22, 11 a.m.

Illinois Department of Employment Security

1300 S. Ninth St., Springfield Springfield

Free

Seminars

Learn about the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Benefit Program (VBP) certification benefits, state contract bid opportunities and receive step-by-step application guidance.
Illinois Local Networking Event at Robert's Seafood Market

Thu., May 23, 9-10 a.m.

Robert's Seafood Market

1615 W Jefferson St, Springfield Springfield

FREE

Networking

Meet and network with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs, in a welcoming environment, hosted by Robert's Seafood Market in Springfield. Event is FREE. Illinois Local Members can register here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events#!event/2024/5/23/illinois-local-networking-series-may-2024-robert-8217-s-seafood-market Nonmembers are welcome! 217-546-3089
Best Places to Work Reception

Thu., May 23, 5:30-7 p.m.

United Community Bank

1900 W. Iles Ave., Springfield Springfield

Free

Awards Programs

Members of the business community are invited to join Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank in recognizing this year's recipients of the Best Places to Work awards. Cocktail reception followed by a brief awards ceremony.
Spero Family Services Ribbon Cutting

Tue., June 4, 12 p.m.

Spero Family Services

1999 Wabash, Ste 205, Springfield Springfield

Free

Ribbon Cuttings

Joni the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of this new location.
Conflict Management Seminar

Wed., June 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

INB Conference Center

431 S. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield

$49-$85

Seminars

Purpose of the Training: This comprehensive Conflict Management Training is meticulously designed to empower individuals across all levels of business—owners, leaders, colleagues, and partners—with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage, resolve, and prevent conflicts within the workplace. The core aim is to transform how conflicts are perceived and handled, shifting from viewing them as obstacles to recognizing them as opportunities for growth, enhanced performance, and collaboration. Chamber members are $49 per person on or before May 22 and $65 per person after May 22 or $85 per person for non-members.
Rochester Estate Ribbon Cutting

Tue., June 11, 4 p.m.

Rochester Estates Senior Living

4817 Oak Hill Road, Rocheter Rochester

Free

Ribbon Cuttings

Join the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting of the newly remodeled Rochester Estates Senior Living Facility. An open house will be held from 3-6 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 4 p.m.
Chamber Small Business Awards

Tue., June 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Crowne Plaza

3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield Springfield

$50-$95

Awards Programs

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 / directors for their outstanding achievements in four different categories. The categories are: Not-For-Profit Director of the Year New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year Small Business Owner of the Year Lifetime Award – Business Owner of the Year (217) 529-7777
Small Business Awards 2024

Tue., June 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Crowne Plaza

3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield Springfield

Awards Programs

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 / directors for their outstanding achievements in four different categories. The categories are: Not-For-Profit Director of the Year, New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year, Small Business Owner of the Year and Lifetime Award – Business Owner of the Year. (217) 529-7777
Chamber on Tap - Broadway Graham Wealth Partners

Thu., June 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Broadway Graham Wealth Partners

3330 Ginger Creek Dr., Suite C, Springfield Springfield

$5-$15

Networking

Broadway Graham Wealth Partners will host our June Chamber on Tap. Broadway Graham Wealth Partners is an independent financial advisory firm committed to providing financial solutions to a diverse group of clientele. Chamber on Tap is The Chamber's monthly network building event. A member sponsor hosts the event at their facility providing them an opportunity to showcase their company and provide food, drinks, and a casual atmosphere conducive for making connections that matter.
Illinois Local Networking at Nooks & Crannies June 2024

Thu., June 27, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Nooks & Crannies

1900 E Sangamon Ave Suite B, Springfield Springfield

FREE

Networking

Meet and network with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs, in a welcoming environment, hosted by Nooks & Crannies. Event is FREE. Members please register here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events#!event/2024/6/27/illinois-local-networking-series-june-2024-nooks-crannies Nonmembers are welcome! Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please park across the street. 217 415-5796
Chamber on Tap - Kidzeum

Thu., July 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Kidzeum of Health & Science

412 E. Adams St., Springfield Springfield

$5-$15

Networking

Kidzeum of Health and Science will host our July Chamber on Tap. Kidzeum is dedicated to nurturing health and wellness, promoting science education, and developing environmental and global awareness through innovative programs and exhibits. Chamber on Tap is The Chamber's monthly network building event. A member sponsor hosts the event at their facility providing them an opportunity to showcase their company and provide food, drinks, and a casual atmosphere conducive for making connections that matter.
Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing

Thu., July 18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri., July 19, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Piper Glen Golf Club

7112 Piper Glen Drive, Springfield Springfield

Golf Outings

The 29th Annual Chamber Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing will be held at Piper Glen Golf Club over a two-day period - Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19. Each day the shotgun start will begin at 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…
2024 Athena Leadership Award presented by Illinois Women in Leadership

Thu., July 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Erin's Pavilion at Southwind Park

4965 S 2nd St, Springfield Springfield

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Awards Programs

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. The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates exemplary leadership and is reflective of a quote by Plato: What is honored in a country will be cultivated there. Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Leadership Award’s rich history, international scope and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. (217) 585-2941