Springfield Chamber of Commerce

As the digital marketing landscape continues to evolve, Reel Good Social helps clients navigate social media content development and strategy. By prioritizing authenticity, the social media agency fosters real connections between businesses and audiences. The Springfield Chamber recently spoke to Kelly Winberg, Founder of Reel Good Social, to find out more about the organization.

Read more in The Bottom Line: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/05/member-profile-reel-good-social

Member Profile: Reel Good Social As the digital marketing landscape continues to evolve, Reel Good Social helps clients navigate social media content development and strategy. By prioritizing authenticity, the social media agency fosters real connections between businesses and audiences. The Springfield Chamber recently spoke to Ke...

Building community through art 🎨

The Emerald Art Center is a pillar of creativity in Springfield, and the future of the non-profit is bright with new executive director, Melissa Green. She stepped into this leadership role in December 2025, bringing an extensive background in art education and museum curation.

Read about Green’s experiences fostering connections with art and reflections on the Emerald Art Center in the recent article of The Bottom Line: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/06/emerald-art-centers-new-executive-director-reflects-on-education-and-community

REPRESENTING BUSINESS. 👈

Last week, Springfield Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Vonnie Mikkelsen was invited by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley to participate in a regional roundtable discussion on affordability and economic pressures facing Oregon businesses and families.

Representing Springfield's business community, Vonnie shared preliminary findings from the Chamber's 2026 Business Climate Survey, highlighting concerns we continue to hear from employers across industries: Affordability is not just a household issue. It is also a workforce issue and a small business sustainability issue, requiring solutions that address the interconnected challenges of housing, workforce availability, taxes, regulation, and the overall cost of doing business.

We appreciate, as always, the opportunity to bring the voice of local business to important discussions.

Read more in The Bottom Line: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/06/chambers-share-business-perspective-during-affordability-roundtable-with-sen-merkley

With bookkeeping services tailored to business needs, Visions of Value Bookkeeping, LLC offers local businesses a personalized approach to developing financial solutions. The Springfield Chamber spoke to Carol Hogenkamp, Owner of Visions of Value Bookkeeping, LLC, to find out more about the organization.

Read about Visions of Value Bookkeeping, LLC in The Bottom Line: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/06/member-profile-visions-of-value-bookkeeping-llc

Member Profile: Visions of Value Bookkeeping, LLC With bookkeeping services tailored to business needs, Visions of Value Bookkeeping, LLC offers local businesses a personalized approach to developing financial solutions. The Springfield Chamber recently spoke to Carol Hogenkamp, Owner of Visions of Value Bookkeeping, LLC, to learn more about the or...

Established in 1977, Kairos is a behavioral health provider dedicated to serving youths and families across Oregon. The Springfield Chamber recently connected with Scott Rogers, Director of Development at Kairos, to learn about the organization.

Read more about Kairos in the recent article in The Bottom Line: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/06/member-profile-kairos

Member Profile: Kairos Established in 1977, Kairos is a behavioral health provider dedicated to serving youths and families across Oregon. The Springfield Chamber recently connected with Scott Rogers, Director of Development at Kairos, to learn more about the organization. Tell us a little about Kairos.For nearly 50 years...

Catch up on local business news in the Springfield Chamber’s latest issue of The Bottom Line: Collaboration!

This edition highlights news articles, event recaps, and advocacy updates from May 2026, including:

📈 Innovation, workforce, competitiveness take center stage at State of Business 2026
🎓 Springfield and Eugene Chambers honor 2025-2026 Leadership Eugene-Springfield cohort at graduation
🩺 Roundtable discusses H.R. 1 impacts the Oregon Health Plan
🤝 Showing up: A student’s perspective on connection, mentorship, and growth

Check out the recent issue here: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/06/latest-issue-collaboration

Latest Issue: Collaboration Welcome to The Bottom Line: Collaboration! This monthly issue includes stories from the Springfield Chamber and around our community, highlighting recent programs, new partnerships, local happenings, advocacy in action, and all the valuable content you’ve come to expect in The Bottom Line. Inside ...

Springfield Night with the Drifters was a home run ⚾

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table! We had a blast watching the game and celebrating the local community with partner organizations, including our 2025 Business of the Year, Springfield Drifters Baseball Club 🙌

Congrats to the Drifters on their big home opener win!

Catch up on how recent federal policy decisions may impact Oregon's healthcare landscape with the recent article in The Bottom Line 🗞️

This article recaps the latest Chamber Roundtable - Care, Coverage & Compliance: Preparing Employers for OHP Changes - which focused on how H.R. 1 could affect the Oregon Health Plan.

Read more about the event here: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/06/roundtable-discusses-h-r-1-impacts-on-the-oregon-health-plan

Roundtable Discusses H.R. 1 Impacts on the Oregon Health Plan The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce brought together employers, healthcare leaders, nonprofits, and community partners for its latest Chamber Roundtable – Care, Coverage & Compliance: Preparing Employers for OHP Changes, a discussion on how recent federal policy changes may impact Oregon’s ...

Ready to play ball ⚾

Join us on Tuesday, June 2 for Springfield Night at Hamlin Sports Complex! Springfield Drifters Baseball Club will play Yakima Valley Pippins Baseball at this celebration of the local community.

This event will feature booths from local organizations, Mayor Sean VanGordon throwing the first pitch, and Austin Gilbert singing the National Anthem. Stop by the Springfield Chamber's table to play a fun activity!

Courtesy of Team Springfield, the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a 2026 Drifters magnet schedule.

To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, check out the recent article in The Bottom Line: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/05/springfield-night-at-the-drifters-celebrates-community-partnership

Congrats to the 2025-2026 Leadership Eugene-Springfield graduates!

Following eight months of civic leadership development, 32 LES participants recently completed the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce‘s joint program.

To learn more about LES and the graduating cohort, check out the recent article in The Bottom Line here: https://springfieldbottomline.com/2026/05/springfield-and-eugene-chambers-honor-2025-2026-leadership-eugene-springfield-at-graduation

Thank you to the annual sponsor, PeaceHealth, and to Lane Workforce Partnership, who provided scholarships to participants. Additionally, thank you to the program facilitator, Rachel Ulrich of RU Talking Consultants.