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.

Biz 417 Events

Biz 417 holds regular events to support the growth of our business community.

Ladies Who Launch
When: August 13–14, 2026
Where: Branson Convention Center
What: Join us for a two-day leadership conference dedicated to supporting the women business leaders from around the Ozarks.

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

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
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 Morning Edition
When: November 20, 2025
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton
What: Networking is made easy as this quarterly speed-networking event that gets you connecting faster than ever. In this structured experience, you'll meet up to 100 fellow professionals, make new connections and grow your business faster.
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.

December 2025 Business After Hours
When: December 11, 2025
Where: Maxon Fine Jewelry
What: Make meaningful connections with fellow business professionals at one of the Chamber's most highly regarded networking events.
Register here.

60 Minutes to Success: Leveraging AI for Business Success
When: December 16, 2025
Where: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
What: Hear insights from local AI experts as they share tips and guidance on how businesses can use artificial intelligence to work smarter and stay competitive.

January 2026 Business After Hours
When: January 15, 2026
Where: Show Me Chuy
What: Make meaningful connections with fellow business professionals at one of the Chamber's most highly regarded networking events.
Register here.

February 2026 Business After Hours
When: February 12, 2026
Where: WilgusIQ
What: Make meaningful connections with fellow business professionals at one of the Chamber's most highly regarded networking events.
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
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
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
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
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 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.

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.

Think Summit
When: April 2026
Where: TBD
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.

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.