Chamber Events & Sponsorships

The Chamber’s Annual Gala is held each year to recognize exceptional volunteer leaders, share accomplishments from the prior year and provide the Chamber’s vision and priorities for the year ahead. Ambassadors, Leadership Springfield graduates, and Small Business Award Recipients are also honored. The Gala is our largest event, hosting an average of 675 people each year. This memorable evening also provides attendees the opportunity to connect with colleagues and key business leaders from the community.

The Chamber Job Fairs are held in the spring and fall, drawing prospective employees from all over Sangamon County and Central Illinois. Attendees include professionals seeking a change, newcomers to the area, college and high school students.

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.  To be added to the waiting list, please contact Melissa Horn at (217) 525-1173 x216 or mhorn@gscc.org.

Coffee & Connections is The Chamber’s morning network building event held six times throughout the year.  A Chamber member sponsor hosts the event at their facility providing them an opportunity to showcase their company and provide a light breakfast and a casual atmosphere conducive for making connections that matter.  To be added to the waiting list, please contact Melissa Horn at (217) 525-1173 x216 or mhorn@gscc.org.

The Chamber’s Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing features Springfield area businesses competing against one another in a shotgun, scramble format. The outing is divided into two flights, with the top three teams in each flight walking away with fantastic prizes and only the “best of the best” winning the right to keep the Corporate Cup Challenge traveling trophy. An industry competition with banks and credit unions is also offered.

This annual event features a national economist that provides an overview of our national economy and how it will impact our local community and business environment.  The economist covers a range of topics, including macroeconomic trends, global economic factors, policies and regulations, and market trends.

This informal reception provides unique access to our elected officials where Chamber members can interact face-to-face with those who work on issues and policies impacting local businesses, economic opportunity and the quality of life in Sangamon County.

Craft Beer & Unique Horseshoes, Cool Cars & Motorcycles, and a Business Expo All Wrapped Into One! For one ticket price, attendees can sample unique horseshoes, craft beers, browse products & services offered by local Chamber members, tour Richard Levi’s auto collection, and purchase a chance to win $1,000!

Annual event recognizing area small business people for their outstanding achievement in four different business categories: Not-For-Profit 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.

Annual address from the Mayor of Springfield and an address from the Sangamon County Board Chairman, with both providing a brief overview of their respective administrations. Following those, they answer questions posed in advance by attendees, which include area business owners, local and state elected officials, and other community leaders.