Springfield Greeters: Business Before Hours

Join your fellow Chamber members for an energizing gathering of camaraderie, fun and relationship building! Food and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:30.  Want to sign up for Springfield Greeters Email Notifications? ......More

Join your fellow Chamber members for an energizing gathering of camaraderie, fun and relationship building! Food and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:30.  Want to sign up for Springfield Greeters Email Notifications? CLICK HERE

Gateway Grill 3198 Gateway St, Springfield

Springfield Greeters: Business Before Hours

Join your fellow Chamber members for an energizing gathering of camaraderie, fun and relationship building! Food and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:30.  Want to sign up for Springfield Greeters Email Notifications? ......More

Join your fellow Chamber members for an energizing gathering of camaraderie, fun and relationship building! Food and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:30.  Want to sign up for Springfield Greeters Email Notifications? CLICK HERE

Gateway Grill ? 3198 Gateway St, Springfield

PubTalks: Startups & A.I. - Beyond the Buzz

THINK AI IS JUST FOR TECH GIANTS? THINK AGAIN. AI isn’t just buzzwords and billion-dollar tools, it’s being used by everyday founders to build smarter, sell faster, and do more with less. This PubTalks event brings together startup voices who are putting AI to work in r......More

THINK AI IS JUST FOR TECH GIANTS? THINK AGAIN. AI isn’t just buzzwords and billion-dollar tools, it’s being used by everyday founders to build smarter, sell faster, and do more with less. This PubTalks event brings together startup voices who are putting AI to work in real, meaningful ways. No jargon. No hype. Just bold ideas and practical takeaways for all experience levels. This event is for startup founders, entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, service providers, and anyone curious about how AI is actually being used in the real world—whether you're tech-savvy or just getting started. At each PubTalk, companies are invited to wow the crowd with a five-minute pitch. CEDO is delighted to welcome these companies for our May PubTalk: SYNPLEXITY Craig Stolarczyk EVERGREEN BIOWORKS Stephen Banse WHAT TO EXPECT Arrive to Claim 52 Kitchen's NEW Location (formerly the WildCraft space) 232 Lincoln Street Eugene, Oregon 5:00 PM – Doors open + networking 5:30 PM – Pitches + Panel 6:15 PM – More networking + wrap-up 7:00 PM – Event ends PLUS Real talk about how AI is being used right now in early-stage companies A welcoming, accessible vibe—perfect for everyone from AI skeptics to startup pros A drink on us with your ticket Plenty of free parking in the lot MEET THE PANEL Moderator Lisa Peyton Lisa Peyton is a leading AI strategist and educator based in Eugene. As an instructor at the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communications, she developed the school’s first AI fundamentals course for communications students. Lisa authored the groundbreaking report "Embracing the Future," and has led AI initiatives for brands like Intel and Microsoft. A frequent speaker and contributor to MarTech.org, she’s shaping the future of strategic communications through research, teaching, and real-world innovation. Panelist Adam Wolfe Adam Wolfe is a people-focused sales and growth leader with a passion for scaling AI startups and enterprise solutions and the co-founder of Hook. Hook is a user-generated content (UGC) studio that helps brands scale with high-performing UGC. They specialize in creating viral content by handling trend research, creator matchmaking, scripting, and production. Hook offers services like Organic Content Machine, Campus CEO for connecting creators with brands, and Paid UGC Ads that blend in, engage, and sell. Panelist Widny Joseph Widny Joseph is the CEO of Talent Questor a platform that blends AI intelligence with human insight to transform recruitment into a strategic advantage. By leveraging advanced AI-powered matching, Talent Questor goes beyond skills—analyzing culture fit, potential, and impact—to help teams evaluate, collaborate, and hire with exceptional speed and precision. Let’s get together, learn something new, and connect over how AI is really showing up in our startup journeys. Come curious. Leave inspired. Bring a friend. Thank you to sponsors and partners Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, Lane Workforce Partnership, Holland & Knight, and Launch Oregon! *PubTalks is a registered trademark of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.

Claim 52's NEW location - 232 Lincoln Street Eugene, Oregon, 97401

Your Business Plan Accelerator

Over the span of 11 weeks, you will have the opportunity to attend 7 engaging and interactive sessions designed to equip you with the essential skills to develop a robust business plan. Learning Outcomes. Articulate Your Vision: Transform your business ideas into a clea......More

Over the span of 11 weeks, you will have the opportunity to attend 7 engaging and interactive sessions designed to equip you with the essential skills to develop a robust business plan. Learning Outcomes. Articulate Your Vision: Transform your business ideas into a clear written plan. Financial Forecasting: Learn to accurately forecast sales and expenses to ensure your business's financial health. Market Analysis: Identify and analyze your target market to tailor your business strategies effectively. Strategic Planning: Create a business plan as a tool for managing and steering your business toward success. Additionally, you'll benefit from personalized support through one-on-one business advising offered by our team of experienced Lane SBDC advisers, ensuring you receive tailored guidance and feedback. Participants will receive three months of complementary access to LivePlan® business planning software, a powerful tool to help you craft and refine your business plan. Whether you're a startup or an existing business, this course will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to build a strong foundation for your business's success. Join us and take the first step toward achieving your business goals.

LCC Downtown Campus. 101 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Leadercore Talent Development Spotlight: Companies that are leading the way

It's like compounding interest. I use the tools, teach the tools, and teach my leaders to teach the tools to their employees, which frees me up to focus on my responsibilities. - Thomas Howard, Rexius Rexius utilizes peer coaching groups as one strategy for equ......More

It's like compounding interest. I use the tools, teach the tools, and teach my leaders to teach the tools to their employees, which frees me up to focus on my responsibilities. - Thomas Howard, Rexius Rexius utilizes peer coaching groups as one strategy for equipping leaders and teams with a common leadership language. As a result, invidious and divisions  can effectively communicate and collaborate within and between teams. What you’ll learn in our session: How to implement coaching groups in your company Simple metrics that keep development on track How to engage top level and frontline employees Then, in our interactive workshop, you’ll learn a leadership “Power Tool” and how you can apply it immediately. 👉 Reserve your seat now: Click here to register! Looking forward to exploring the Rexius leadership playbook with you—and helping you adapt it to your team.

Graduate Eugene, East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR, USA 66 East 6th Avenue Composers Room Eugene, OR 97401

Ribbon Cutting for Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

The Springfield Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a special Ribbon-Cutting ceremony to celebrate Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) at......More

The Springfield Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a special Ribbon-Cutting ceremony to celebrate Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) at their location, 1010 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477. The event will take place on May 8th at 2pm and is open to Chamber members, community supporters, and the public. The Ribbon-Cutting ceremony will include remarks from Chamber representatives and business leadership, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and networking opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to learn more about the business’s offerings. The Springfield Chamber of Commerce invites all to attend and show support for Lane Regional Air Protection Agency as they embark on this exciting new journey. Event Details: 📍 Location: 1010 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477. 📅 Date: May 8th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00pm -3 :00pm

Location: 1010 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477.

Creswell 2025 City Wide Yard Sale

Spring Cleaning is here! Take advantage of the Creswell Chamber's Community Wide Yard Sale May 9th, 10th, and 11th! Nearly 100 unique yard sales to browse - there's bound to be something for everyone to purchase & re-purpose! While you're shopping, enjoy Creswell's shop......More

Spring Cleaning is here! Take advantage of the Creswell Chamber's Community Wide Yard Sale May 9th, 10th, and 11th! Nearly 100 unique yard sales to browse - there's bound to be something for everyone to purchase & re-purpose! While you're shopping, enjoy Creswell's shops, restaurants and small-town charm. 

City of Creswell

Paws for a Cause

Join us for a fun-filled time raising money for the care and concern of cats in Lane County at The Monkey Paw during the Friday Art Walk. Great food and drinks - raffle(s) and you don't have to be there to win! Spin to win (and everyone does!) Twitchy Tales Rescue and T......More

Join us for a fun-filled time raising money for the care and concern of cats in Lane County at The Monkey Paw during the Friday Art Walk. Great food and drinks - raffle(s) and you don't have to be there to win! Spin to win (and everyone does!) Twitchy Tales Rescue and The Cat Sanctuary (you can find us online).

Monkey Paw Tiki Bar - 420 Main Street, Springfield.

2nd Friday Art Walk - Downtown Springfield

Join us every second Friday of the month to celebrate local artists, musicians, and merchants in our beautiful Downtown Springfield! Start the walk at the Emerald Art Center at 500 Main Street. Venues and artists change monthly. For more information on upcoming 2n......More

Join us every second Friday of the month to celebrate local artists, musicians, and merchants in our beautiful Downtown Springfield! Start the walk at the Emerald Art Center at 500 Main Street. Venues and artists change monthly. For more information on upcoming 2nd Friday Art Walks, please visit the Emerald Art Center website. Sponsored by: Emerald Art Center and City of Springfield

Downtown Main Street Springfield, OR 97477

ShelterCare Trivia Night!

Join us for an exciting evening at the ShelterCare Trivia Night! Gather your team of 8 and put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a fantastic prize. Doors open at 6:30 PM, so arrive early to enjoy drinks and snacks while you prepare for trivia starting a......More

Join us for an exciting evening at the ShelterCare Trivia Night! Gather your team of 8 and put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a fantastic prize. Doors open at 6:30 PM, so arrive early to enjoy drinks and snacks while you prepare for trivia starting at 7:00 PM. Don’t forget to grab some trivia clues to boost your chances! Remember, no cell phones allowed! Each table will have a paper to jot down answers, which will be collected after each round to tally points. The team with the highest score at the end will be crowned the champion!  This event is kindly sponsored by Kaiser Permanente!! 

The Shedd Institute, 285 E Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, a benefit for FOOD For Lane County

Join us for the 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and help make a real difference in our community! On May 10, our amazing local letter carriers and volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food donations directly from your mailbox to support FOOD For Lane County. Th......More

Join us for the 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and help make a real difference in our community! On May 10, our amazing local letter carriers and volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food donations directly from your mailbox to support FOOD For Lane County. This is one of the largest food drives of the year and provides vital support to our neighbors facing hunger. Just leave your donation by your mailbox before your usual mail delivery time. It's that easy to make an impact! Participating post offices: All of Eugene & Springfield Cottage Grove Dorena Lorane Junction City Creswell Harrisburg Lowell Blachly Blue River Noti Oakridge Swisshome Not listed? Check with your local post office or food pantry to find out how you can contribute. Out of town that weekend? Donate online here: https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive Together we can Stamp Out Hunger one mailbox at a time!

Lane County

Toolbox Tactics Class: Furniture Upcycling 101

From basic techniques to creative design ideas, this hands-on class equips you with the skills to repurpose and revitalize vintage, antique, or discarded furniture pieces.

BRING Recycling 4446 Franklin Boulevard Eugene, OR 97403-2437

Emerald Art Center | Oakshire Inspires Benefit

Our new friends and neighbors at Oakshire Commons, 416 Main St. have graciously invited Emerald Art Center, to be the very first partner in their Oakshire Inspires events.  On Monday, May 12th, one dollar from every Core Pint and 10% of food sold throughout the whole ......More

Our new friends and neighbors at Oakshire Commons, 416 Main St. have graciously invited Emerald Art Center, to be the very first partner in their Oakshire Inspires events.  On Monday, May 12th, one dollar from every Core Pint and 10% of food sold throughout the whole day (11am-10pm) will be donated to Emerald Art Center. Music by Katie Bar the Door.  We hope you will join us!  

Oakshire Commons 416 Main St, Springfield OR

2025 State of Business Program

Join us for the Springfield Chamber of Commerce's annual State of Business program, a timely and engaging conversation on Oregon’s economic outlook, business climate, and policy landscape. This year’s program brings to......More

Join us for the Springfield Chamber of Commerce's annual State of Business program, a timely and engaging conversation on Oregon’s economic outlook, business climate, and policy landscape. This year’s program brings together leading voices from the economic and advocacy arenas to share data-driven insights and actionable perspectives. TAKE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY HERE! Get an exclusive first look at early results from our 2025 Business Climate Survey, offering a snapshot of how Springfield-area businesses view the current economic landscape, emerging challenges, and the region’s competitive advantages. This preview is your chance to hear what local employers are saying before the full report is released later this spring. Presenters:   JL Wilson Mark McMullen Angela Wilhelms Contract Lobbyist Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy & Research Common Sense Institute President & CEO Oregon Business & Industry   Program Overview: 7:30 AM – Networking & light breakfast 8:00 AM – Springfield Chamber welcome + Business Climate Survey preliminary findings 8:15 AM – Presentation: JL Wilson, Oregon State Chamber of Commerce 8:30 AM – Presentation: Mark McMullen, Common Sense Institute 8:50 AM – Presentation: Angela Wilhelms, Oregon Business & Industry 9:10 AM – Facilitated Q&A with all speakers (moderated by Vonnie Mikkelsen) 9:30 AM – Program concludes We’ll wrap our morning with a facilitated Q&A, where you’ll get a chance to pose questions to each of our speakers. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or community advocate, this is a program you don’t want to miss!   JL Wilson Contract Lobbyist, Oregon State Chamber of Commerce JL will provide a real-time update on the 2025 legislative session and the state-level advocacy efforts shaping the business environment. JL Wilson comes with a 20-year history in public affairs and lobbying as past Executive Director of NFIB/Oregon and past Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Associated Oregon Industries. Wilson has been a full-time lobbyist representing primarily business interests since 2000. Prior to that, he served as Legislative Director for two Speakers of the Oregon House.   Mark McMullen Vice President of Policy & Research, Common Sense Institute Mark will present on the Institute’s recent State Budget Report, examining Oregon’s fiscal outlook, long-term budget pressures, and the impact on our state’s economic competitiveness. Mark McMullen brings a wealth of expertise to CSI, having served as the longest-tenured Chief Economist for the State of Oregon under three governors. Serving under a fourth governor as interim Chief Economist his first year, Mark accumulated 14 years of invaluable experience in the governor’s office. Before joining CSI, Mark held prominent roles, including Director of Consulting at Moody’s Analytics and researcher at the Congressional Budget Office. He earned his undergraduate degree from Pomona College and completed his graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania.   Angela Wilhelms President & CEO, Oregon Business & Industry Angela will speak to findings from a recent external recruitment and retention study commissioned by Business Oregon, and will share how those insights connect to OBI’s broader efforts to restore Oregon’s business competitiveness and economic resilience. Angela Wilhelms joined OBI as president and CEO in September 2021. Before joining OBI, Angela served as secretary to the University of Oregon’s board of trustees, where she played a critical role in establishing the university’s governing practices and operations. Prior to joining the university, Angela had a successful career in public policy. She served as chief of staff to the former Oregon House Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna and held the same role in the House Minority Office. She also has spent time in Washington, D.C., serving as press secretary to retired Rep. Greg Walden. Angela also was of counsel in the Portland office of the law firm Dunn Carney, specializing in comprehensive government affairs services. Angela serves on the boards for Sport Oregon, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and Common Sense Institute Oregon.

University of Oregon Ford Alumni Center Lee Barlow Giustina Ballroom 1720 E. 13th Avenue Eugene, OR 97403

Your Business Plan Accelerator

Over the span of 11 weeks, you will have the opportunity to attend 7 engaging and interactive sessions designed to equip you with the essential skills to develop a robust business plan. Learning Outcomes. Articulate Your Vision: Transform your business ideas into a clea......More

Over the span of 11 weeks, you will have the opportunity to attend 7 engaging and interactive sessions designed to equip you with the essential skills to develop a robust business plan. Learning Outcomes. Articulate Your Vision: Transform your business ideas into a clear written plan. Financial Forecasting: Learn to accurately forecast sales and expenses to ensure your business's financial health. Market Analysis: Identify and analyze your target market to tailor your business strategies effectively. Strategic Planning: Create a business plan as a tool for managing and steering your business toward success. Additionally, you'll benefit from personalized support through one-on-one business advising offered by our team of experienced Lane SBDC advisers, ensuring you receive tailored guidance and feedback. Participants will receive three months of complementary access to LivePlan® business planning software, a powerful tool to help you craft and refine your business plan. Whether you're a startup or an existing business, this course will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to build a strong foundation for your business's success. Join us and take the first step toward achieving your business goals.

LCC Downtown Campus. 101 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Willamalane Park and Recreation District Board Work Session

Agenda: Employee of the Month and Volunteer Program presentations; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3rd quarter report; United Front Recap; Consent Agenda items; Willamalane Park Foundation MOU.

Bob Keefer Center - Ken Long Room 250 S. 32nd Street, Springfield

Family Support Group in person Springfield (3rd Thursday)

This group takes place in person at the NAMI Lane County Resource Center on 129 9th Street Springfield, OR 97477. This group occurs on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 7pm-8:30pm.  NAMI Family Support Gr......More

This group takes place in person at the NAMI Lane County Resource Center on 129 9th Street Springfield, OR 97477. This group occurs on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 7pm-8:30pm.  NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Free of cost to participants Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions Led by family members of people with mental health conditions 90 minutes long No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed Confidential

129 9th Street Springfield, OR 97477