Greater Springfield Partnership Annual Meeting & Business Expo: 02/27/2025
Greater Springfield Partnership Annual Meeting & Business Expo
Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for our annual Business Expo and Annual Meeting as we celebrate our annual business award winners and the presentation of the Richard L. Kuss Lifetime Community Achievement Award. This year's recipient is Eddie Leventhal.
2025 Award Recipients
Business of the Year: Sheehan Brothers Vending
Small Business of the Year: Kapp Construction
Community Impact Award: Wilson Sheehan Foundation
Ambassador of the Year: Lynne Willis
Big Dreamer Banner: O. S. Kelly
Safety Leader of the Year: Eric Schissler
The event features a special Community Leader Panel Discussion moderated by Jim Lagos and including:
- Jamie McGregor, CEO of McGregor Metal.
- Rob Rue, Mayor of Springfield and President and General Manager/Owner, Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory.
- Melanie Wilt, County Commissioner and Founder & Chief Experience Officer, Shift-ology Communication.
Expo 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dinner & Annual Awards 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Your registration covers both portions of the event.
Registration for an Expo Booth (which includes 2 seats for the Annual Meeting) is priced as follows: $500 for a Single Booth.
For questions about the Expo, please contact Chris Schutte at cschutte@greaterspringfield.com. Booth space is limited.
Contact Olivia Wills at owills@greaterspringfield.com for Leadership Circle, Diamond, Platinum or Gold Tier Investor Discounts.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available at the following levels (contact Chris Schutte):
Presenting Sponsor : Mercy Health
Award Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor: Link - Hellmuth Insurance
Registration for the Annual Meeting is priced as follows: $85 Single Ticket, $750 for a reserved Table of (10). Please provide attendee names with your registration. Seating is limited. Your registration includes a Plated "Surf & Turf" Dinner, 1 drink ticket and wine will be provided on the tables.
Contact Olivia Wills at owills@greaterspringfield.com for Leadership Circle and Diamond Tier Investor Discounts.
We will need notice of cancellation 48 hours in advance for a refund.
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Business Expo: 5:00pm
Annual Meeting: 6:00pm
(Starting times may be subject to change.)
Location
Hollenbeck Bayley
275 S. Limestone St.
Springfield, OH 45505
Fees/Admission
Table of 10: $750 (Please provide attendees names.)
Single Ticket: $85
Annual Meeting Single Tickets: Ambassadors/Young Professionals/Government Elected Officials - Contact Olivia for Discounts
Annual Meeting Table: Leadership Circle/Diamond Tiered Investors - Contact Olivia for Discounts
Business Expo Booth: $500
Leadership Circle/Diamond/Platinum/Gold Tiered Investors - Contact Olivia for Discounts
