Network Calendar
The Network's Living in SGF Series: Central States Industrial
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Join us for our next Living in SGF series event as we head to Central States Industrial (CSI), a Springfield-based global leader in sanitary processing solutions. Go behind the scenes of this innovative manufacturing and engineering company as CSI leaders
The Network's Social at Dickerson Park Zoo
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join The Network for a social at the Dickerson Park Zoo. This evening will be a great opportunity to network with fellow YPs, and get to know one another better. Thank you, Dickerson Park Zoo for sponsoring this event.
New to The Network
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us to learn more about The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals! Whether you're new to the YP committee or you've been in The Network for awhile, you're welcome to attend this quarterly event to meet new peers, learn how to get involved throu
The Network's Living in SGF Series: Springfield Underground
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for our next Living in SGF series event as we go underground (literally) at Springfield Underground! Explore this massive hidden world beneath our city and learn how a former limestone mine became a thriving underground business park. Hear how inno
The Network's Local Leadership Series with Joey Thorsen
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Network members for the third local leadership event of 2026, featuring Joey Thorsen, Director of Content and PR at Silver Dollar City. Joey leads storytelling and public relations efforts that showcase Silver Dollar City's impact on tourism, hospital
The Network's Civic Engagement Series: Ozarks Lyric Opera
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for our next Civic Engagement series event at the Ozarks Lyric Opera! Network members will enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the venue from 4:30–6:00pm, getting an up-close look at the artistry and operations that bring live opera to Spr
The Network's Social with Andy B's
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join The Network for a social at Andy B's Restaurant & Entertainment. This evening will be a great opportunity to network with fellow YPs, and get to know one another better. Thank you, Andy B's Bowl Social for sponsoring this event.
The Network's Coffee & Connect
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join The Network for our brand-new series, Coffee & Connect! We can’t think of a better way to start the day than with great conversations, fresh ideas, and a cup of Joe alongside fellow Network members. This casual morning meetup is the perfect opportunit
The Network's Holiday Soirée 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join The Network for our annual holiday soirée! We can't think of a better way to end 2026 than with our fellow Network members. This event will be a great opportunity to celebrate all that The Network has accomplished and recognize our Leadership Council
New to The Network
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us to learn more about The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals! Whether you're new to the YP committee or you've been in The Network for awhile, you're welcome to attend this quarterly event to meet new peers, learn how to get involved throu
The Network's Local Leadership Series with Erin Danastasio
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wrap up the year with The Network! Join members this December for our final local leadership event of 2026, featuring Erin Danastasio, Executive Director of the Hatch Foundation. Erin leads the foundation's mission to build a stronger sense of community in