Business and Networking Events in Southwest Missouri

Springfield and the surrounding southwest Missouri area boasts an extremely active and engaged business community. From big business events to smaller networking opportunities, you can find ways to connect to the community yourself. Check out these regular business events around southwest Missouri. Let us know if you have an event to promote, or add it to our online calendar.

Good Morning, Springfield

Good Morning, Springfield is a monthly event held by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. This monthly coffee morning is a networking breakfast where you can get updates from the City of Springfield, Greene County, Springfield Public Schools and the Springfield Chamber itself. The location changes each month, so make sure you can before you go.

Upcoming Dates for Good Morning, Springfield
April 3 at DoubleTree Glendalough Convention Center: Register here
May 8 at Wilson Logistics Arena & Youth Facility: Register here
June 5 at Evangel University: Register here
July 10 at Oasis Hotel and Convention Center: Register here
August 7 at Glendale High School: Register here
September 4 at Springfield Cardinals Training Facility: Register here
October 2 at University Plaza Grand Ballroom: Register here
November 6 at Relics Event Center: Register here
December 4 at White River Conference Center: Register here
Event details and locations subject to change, please check the registration pages for updates.

More Events from the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Biz Blitz
When: March 25, 2025
Where: The Preston Luxury Living
What: Quarterly speed-networking event
Register here.

2025 SBDC Health Care Outlook
When: May 7, 2025
Where: DoubleTree Glendalough Convention Center
What: An inside look at this economic driver in the Springfield region through the lens of major industry employers.
Register here.

Maximize Your Membership
When: August 20, 2025
Where: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
What: Learn how to leverage all the benefits that being a member of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has to offer.
Register here.

Ignite Conference
When: October 3, 2025
Where: Convoy of Hope HQ
What: Ignite is a dynamic, half-day professional development event designed to inspire and empower business leaders, small business owners, community leaders and young professionals.
Register here.

2025 SBDC Manufacturing Outlook
When: December 3, 2025
Where: White River Conference Center
What: The Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC) holds its annual outlook event to keep investors and the business community at large apprised of current activity and trends.
Register here.

We&Co's Business Mixer

We&Co is a networking organization that offers an automated model matchmaking referral partners into small groups of 8–15 people. Find out more about We&Co. Find out more about how it works and see the full listing of upcoming events here.

More We&Co Events

The Business Mixer
When: Monthly, every first Monday
Where: The Wheelhouse
What: A free event for business people in the southwest Missouri offers an opportunity to meet and mix in groups of 8–12 through a match-making referral program.

Small Business Academy
When: Monthly event
Where: Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar
What: This free event with We&Co is designed to support and empower business owners and professionals.

Ladies Only Happy Hour
When: Monthly, every third Wednesday
Where: Affinity Ballroom
What: A networking event for women that offers the opportunity to make connections and support each other.

Monthly Meet and Eat
When: Monthly, every second Monday
Where: The Aviary, Haruno
What: A change to mingle with other business people in Springfield, Missouri and make connections over a relaxed lunch.

Springfield Women in Technology

Springfield Women in Technology is a group dedicated to expanding the number of women and gender minorities in the tech industry by forging connections between professionals and providing learning opportunities. The group holds regular events including happy hours and discussion groups, along with other more topic-specific events. See more about their events and how to get involved on the Springfield Women in Technology website.

Events by Women in Tech

Women in Tech at STC Squared
When: March 26, 2025
Where: Hilton DoubleTree Conference Center
What: An opportunity to meet the board members and learn more about Women in Tech.

Women in Tech Connect
When: Monthly
Where: Location varies each month, check site for details
What: This happy hour offers an opportunity to meet with local women and gender minorities working in tech in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Women in Tech Event
When: Monthly
Where: efactory
What: The Women in Tech April event will focus on the topic of mentorship.

WIT Connect: Family Edition
When: July 17, 2025
Where: TBD
What: This Women in Tech Connect is a family-focused event hosted at a local park, where attendees are encouraged to bring family, partners and kids.

Workplace Survey Release Event
When: November 18, 2025
Where: efactory
What: Find out the results of Women in Tech’s annual Tech Workplace Survey.

Open SGF

Open SGF is a volunteer group of developers based in Springfield, Missouri that offers a forum for local web developers and designers to connect and tackle tech-based problems in the southwest Missouri community. No coding experience is required and the group has a Discord for members to chat easily, as well as frequent meetups. Find out more on the Open SGF website.

Biz 417 Events

Of course, we also have our own regular events to support the growth of our business community.

Think Summit
When: April 11, 2025
Where: Convoy of Hope Global HQ
What: The one-day, can’t-miss event for business professionals in the Ozarks. Biz 417’s Think Summit is about turning big ideas into big results for Southwest Missouri and showing how we can come together to keep learning, growing and moving our region forward. It’s like a conference, networking session and town hall—but unlike any event you’ve attended before. Whatever the stage of your career, size of your company or scope of your goals, you’ll find inspiring ideas, valuable takeaways and lasting connections.
Register here.

Ladies Who Launch
When: July 23–24
Where: Branson Convention Center
What: Ladies Who Launch is the Ozarks' ultimate women's business leadership event. New this year, you have the option of experiencing the classic conference or a fully loaded retreat experience!
Register here.

Biz 417's Best Places to Work Celebration
When: September 3
Where: Oasis Hotel and Convention Center
What: Celebrate the winners of Biz 417's Best Places to Work, in partnership with Best Companies Group.

Biz 100 Party
When: November 12
Where: BMW of Springfield
What: Join us in raising a glass to the 100 most influential people in the local business community.

For more Biz 417 events and to get all the info about what's currently listed here, head to the Biz 417 events page.

Got a business event or networking opportunity and want others around southwest Missouri to know about it? Let us know or add it to our online calendar.