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SERVICE
AREA'S LARGEST GENERAL NETWORKING GROUPS
Rank
Name
MailingAddress
Telephone•Fax
Website
LocalMembers AnnualMembership
Dues
MeetingTime
ApplicationProcess
GroupFocus
ContactPerson
CurrentPresident
Year
Founded
Affiliation
1
Rosie
405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield 65806
(417) 837-2600
RosieSgf.com898
Free
Quarterly programs,
dates & times vary
Open application
for women
1
Support, assist & advocate for current &
prospective female business owners and
leaders in the Springfield region
Rachel Anderson
Rachel Anderson
2016
Local
2
Masterminds of Biz
2
1233 E Republic Road, Springfield 65804
(417) 496-8442
MastermindsOfBiz.com800
$100
Varies,
weekly
Open application
Building relationships, passing referrals,
community impact & keeping money
in the local market
Elizabeth Gaddis
Curt & Elizabeth Gaddis
2009
Local
3
(1)
Junior League of Springfield Inc
2574 E Bennett St, Springfield 65804
(417) 887-9422
JLSpringfield.org577
$125
Noon & 7 pm,
first Tuesdays
Open application
for women
Training women to be
community leaders
Liz Davis
Tammy Dixon
1959
International
4
(2)
The Network
202 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield 65806
(417) 862-5567 E (417) 862-1611
TheNetworkSpringfield.com470
$100
Varies,
typically twice per month Open application
Connecting young professionals
civically & socially
Katie Jones
Kristin Carter
2007
Local
5
BNI Mid America
3
5633 S Terry Ave, Springfield 65810
(417) 763-9207
BNIMidAmerica.com325
$499 plus $199
one-time
application fee
Varies,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
& Thursdays
Interview & chapter
membership
committee review
Building business through referrals
Angie Johnson-Posey
Mike Tobin
2004
International
6
(3)
Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast
4
1717 E Republic Road, Ste A, Springfield 65804
(417) 886-8606
SpringfieldSoutheastRotary.org229
$880
Noon,
Thursdays
By invitation
Nonpolitical, nonreligious
service organization
Kimberly Pittman
Lori Barnes Miller
1967
International
7
(4)
North Springfield Betterment Association
900 N Benton Ave, Springfield 65802
(417) 319-6625
NSBANet.com153
$20-$150
11:30 am,
second Thursdays
Open application
Promote efforts to recognize
& improve north Springfield
Marcy Dollens
Marcy Dollens
1970
Local
As of May 7, 2018.
Ranked by number of local individual members and then by year founded. The previous year's rankings are in parentheses. Springfield Business Journal relies on individual groups to be truthful and accurate in their representation of
information listed.
Note:
Masterminds of Biz and BNI Mid America are both run locally, but divided into sub chapters to avoid inter-industry competition during networking. Chambers of commerce are published on a separate list. To be considered for
future lists, email
mhenderson@sbj.net.1
Supported by an additional 300 men, known as Brosies.
2
Includes 35 sub chapters.
3
Includes 12 sub chapters.
4
Managed by Club Management Services.
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