The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce would like to salute the following sponsors:

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our community.

The area's economic well-being is directly related to the caliber of work that is accomplished by The Chamber. Therefore, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has a major impact on business, income, and future growth of the area.

There are two primary functions of a chamber of commerce:

1. To act as a spokesperson for the business and professional community, and translate into action the group thinking of its members, and;

2. To render specific services of a type that can not be effectively rendered by any other community organization both to its members and to the community as a whole.

Vision Statement
To be recognized as the proactive voice of business in efforts to maximize potential for the success and profitability of its members and as the leader in creating and strengthening collaborative relationships to foster community economic development and to enhance the quality of life in central Illinois.

Mission Statement
The mission of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the business climate and to promote and stimulate orderly economic growth in Sangamon County and environs for the benefit of its members and the community.

Structure
The Chamber is comprised of a board of directors, staff and volunteers. The Chamber strengthens the community by identifying needs, problems, and opportunities. It then develops programs to solve those problems and satisfy the needs. Committees of volunteers from member firms help the Chamber implement and achieve its goals. The Chamber regularly reviews its programs, goals and results to bring about a healthier climate in which business and the community can grow and prosper.