The webmasters went to visit the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and speak with some people about what the Chamber does, and how it connects with education. A chamber of commerce is a membership organization involving local businesses.
Businesses join a chamber of commerce mainly for networking.
It is funded by membership dues from the businesses in the Chamber, and by local individuals. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce focuses on Sangamon County, enhancing the economic development of the area by bringing in new businesses and keeping older ones in the community. They prepare newcomer's packets for families and people new to the area to welcome them to the area, and to give them information that may be helpful to them, such as information on local schools. They take and give recommendations on the city's infrastructure, or the city's roads and sewers. The Chamber of Commerce works with businesses to see what students need to know and skills that they should acquire prior to entering the work force in order to be good employees.