As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had at the Springfield Regional Chamber—and to share some of the exciting plans we have for 2025. Together, we’ve celebrated milestones, strengthened connections, and laid the groundwork for even greater success in the year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Super 60 Awards celebration! It was inspiring to honor the extraordinary accomplishments of local businesses and nonprofits that are making a lasting impact in Greater Springfield. Congratulations to our outstanding winners—your dedication and hard work is what strengthens our community and enriches our region.

The Springfield Regional Chamber Board of Directors and Legislative Steering Committee have voted to oppose Questions 2 and 5 on the November ballot.

At the heart of the Springfield Regional Chamber’s mission is a commitment to supporting local businesses through strong community connections – dedication that is perfectly embodied by our Senior Executive Assistant/Coordinator, Karen Tetreault, who recently joined the Chamber full-time after more than 16 years at the Western Mass EDC. As a vital part of the Chamber team, Karen’s extensive experience and collaborative ethos are driving the Chamber’s mission forward and serving the community she’s passionate about.

I hope you are enjoying the warm weather this summer and have had a chance to relax amongst the company of family and friends. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Chamber Night at the Hartford Yard Goats game! We had an absolute blast enjoying baseball, fireworks, luxury seating, and an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Meeting at MGM Springfield! We had an eventful evening where we held our annual elections for this year’s board, reflected on our collective achievements, unveiled our new logo, celebrated the graduates of our 2024 Leadership Institute and recognized Sister Mary Caritas Geary as our Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of The Year!