Over the past 5 or so years of being self-employed and running my own small business in the Greater Springfield region, it has been a vital part of my success, being able to connect with other local business owners and the wider community here in Springfield and the Ipswich region in general. It is always wonderful to attend the many networking events as I always find them to contain useful information and a great way to stay connected with the community. The Chamber is very much an inclusive group for all existing, new and prospective members and somewhere you are always welcomed. It’s also a great opportunity for members to be able to speak at various events to share our knowledge and promote our businesses.