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Business Advocacy

Your Business. Your Community. Your Voice.

The Chamber is a trusted convener and provider of business resources.

We recognize the systemic interdependencies of a healthy economy and provide an ear and a voice for local business at the confluence of government, commerce, and community.

We advocate for business by increasing visibility, dialogue, and representation at local, state, and federal policy circles around issues of impact and interest to our members.

MOST RECENT ACTIVATIONS

The 2025 State Legislative session has concluded. Click Learn More for information on how the Springfield Chamber applied our 2025 Policy Agenda to activate on a number of key policy decisions, including a number of local and federal issues.

MEMBER ADVOCACY SERVICES

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However you choose to engage in advocacy, the Chamber is here for you, giving you a voice and keeping you informed with Roundtable discussions, pulse surveys, action alerts on important policy issues, and written and verbal testimony where it impacts critical business interests.

Your Chamber acts as a steward of essential information as well as a direct conduit to your elected officials.

Business Climate Survey

The Chamber's survey is sent to our over 800 members and aims to understand the overall perception and experience of doing business in the region, identify business challenges, and uncover opportunities to leverage Springfield's competitive advantages.

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Where We Show Up
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Economic Development and Business Advocacy Guiding Principles

The Chamber advocates for business-friendly policy in support of private enterprise, entrepreneurial endeavors, and an economically competitive business climate. These Guiding Principles reflect our commitment to advocacy for our members and with our partners.

ADVOCACY IN ACTION

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Advocacy in Action: Springfield Chamber Testifies Against “Super-Site” Bill

On May 20, 2025, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter in opposition to House Bill 3971, which would allow Lane County to approve land use applications for the development of mixed-waste processing facilities on specified lands, overriding local discretionary review. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon passage.

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Springfield Chamber Submits Public Comment to City on Proposed Amendments to Development Code

The Springfield Chamber is tracking the City of Springfield’s proposed amendments to the Development Code, which aim to comply with the Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures (PICM) required by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These amendments—driven by FEMA’s mandate to adopt strict “no net loss” regulations in floodplain areas—carry significant implications for economic growth, housing development, and infrastructure projects in Springfield.

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Advocacy in Action: Springfield Chamber Submits Testimony Opposing Statewide Lodging Tax Increase

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has submitted public comment to the House Committee on Revenue opposing House Bill 2977 which increases the statewide Transient Lodging Tax and allocates additional funds to support species conservation.

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Springfield Chamber Joins List Urging Congress to Permanently Extend Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)

This week, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce joined the United States Chamber of Commerce (USCC), nearly 500 state and local Chambers of Commerce, and national trade organizations in a letter urging Congress to make the individual, business, and estate tax provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent.

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Find these featured stories and all past activations in the ADVOCACY section of The Bottom Line – Springfield's only dedicated business news source.

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"As a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, I have taken the opportunity to attend the Chamber Roundtables offered to its members. These short, but impactful presentations help us keep a pulse on what is happening behind the scenes in our city and how to manage our businesses more efficiently. The quality of the content and application to us as businesspeople are of enormous value."

– Robb Evans, Owner and CEO, Converted Kitchen

The Springfield Chamber's business advocacy work is supported by our generous Impact Investors.
See a list of current Impact Investors and learn how to get involved below!

 

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