Branson/Lakes Area
Chamber of Commerce

Christian County Partnership
for Progress

City of Springfield

City Utilities of Springfield

Greene County

Libraries & Arts 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

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.

On Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson City's Capitol Plaza Hotel, more than 600 members of the Missouri General Assembly, statewide elected officials and department directors attended with regional officials and guests. The 2008 photo gallery shows samples of the partnership's displays, lively conversations, and excellent food.

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 2008 Legislative Priorities are available for viewing on-line. Topics cover Economic Development, Education, Environment, Libraries and the Arts, Tourism, Transportation, and Workforce Development .

The 12 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 2008 legislative breakfasts on Wednesday mornings February 20, March 26, and April 30 from 7 - 8:30 a.m..

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