Branson/Lakes Area
Legislative Partnership

Christian County Partnership
for Progress

City of Springfield

City Utilities of Springfield

Greene County

Libraries & Arts Council Alliance

Missouri State University

Ozarks Regional
Economic Partnership

Ozarks Technical
Community College

Springfield Area
Chamber of Commerce

Springfield Convention &
Visitors Bureau

Springfield Public Schools

Springfield/Branson Regional Coalition's "Salute to Legislators"

MISSION: The Springfield/Branson Regional Coalition showcases our region in southwest Missouri and presents unified priorities to a statewide audience of lawmakers and executive branch officials. Featuring our annual "Springfield/Branson Regional Salute to Missouri Legislators," regional educational, civic and business organizations gather in Jefferson City with displays highlighting our region's activities.

OUR EVENTS: Our annual "Salute to Legislators" on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson City's Capitol Plaza Hotel, was attended by more than 600 members of the Missouri General Assembly, statewide elected officials and department directors, regional officials and guests.

Our12 coalition members also sponsor monthly breakfasts in Jefferson City during the General Assembly session to track the progress of our southwest region's legislative priority issues. Jefferson City's Capitol Plaza Hotel will host the 2009 legislative breakfasts from 7 - 8:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings February 18, April 1, and May 6.

Activities of the Springfield/Branson Regional Coalition provide a great opportunity for area business, community and education leaders to interact with state officials.

Presenting a unified message on regional southwest Missouri issues of mutual legislative interest, our top regional 2009 Legislative Priorities are available for viewing on-line. Topics cover Economic Development, Education, Environment, Libraries and the Arts, Tourism, Transportation, and Workforce Development .

For more information, please call Sandy Howard at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce at 862-5567.