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.

Think Summit
When: April 24, 2026
Where: Convoy of Hope Global Headquarters
What: Think Summit is your chance to engage with thought leaders, dive into regional initiatives and cultivate key connections, all in one info-packed day.

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
April 2, 2026 at Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. Register here.
May 14, 2026 at the Hatch Auditorium at The Library Center. Register here.
June 4, 2026 at Evangel University AGFinancial Arena. Register here.
July 9, 2026 at Wilson Logistics Arena & Youth Ag Facility. Register here.
August 6, 2026 at Pipkin Middle School. Register here.
September, 2026 at the Michael L. Parson Student Union at Ozarks Technical Community College. Register here.
October 1, 2026 at CoxHealth Fitness Centers-The Meyer Center. Register here.
November 5, 2026 at Oasis Hotel & Convention Center. Register here.
December 3, 2026 at the White River Conference Center. Register here.

More Events from the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Biz Blitz - First Quarter
When: March 17, 2026
Where: Hotel Vandivort
Register here.

ATHENA Award 2026
When: March 18, 2026
Where: White River Conference Center
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.

Check out their events page for full details.

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.

Check back soon for more events or visit their online calendar.

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.

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.