In this episode, we explore the history and growth of the annual Oktoberfest celebration in Springboro, Ohio. Pastor Terry Carlisle shares how the event started as a small community gathering and has evolved into one of the premier festivals in the Miami Valley region. We discuss the challenges of organizing such a large event, the community support that makes it possible, and the charitable causes it supports. Listeners can expect details on what to expect at this year's Oktoberfest, including food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Join us for an exciting conversation about ARTfest on Main, Springboro's vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Founders Julie Beall and Marah Trask share the festival's inspiring journey, its impact on local artists, and plans for future growth. Learn about the event's dedication to supporting arts education, its partnership with local businesses, and the big reveal of a community project that will welcome visitors to historic downtown Springboro. Discover how this annual festival is shaping the cultural landscape of the community and find out how you can get involved in this year's event.

Volunteer Opportunities Available

Help is needed on Friday evening, August 23th, most of the day Saturday, August 24th, and a short time the morning of Sunday, August 25th.​

The actual event is from 10AM-5PM on 8/24

See you there!

On this episode of the Springboro Springboard, the chamber puts on a live podcast recording demo. We had a live episode ideation session, and this was the result: the inaugural episode of the Sandwich Generation. This podcast introduces listeners to the challenges faced by the sandwich generation - those caring for both aging parents and their own children. Hosts Nick and Ian are joined by guests Mark and Rachel Healy of Senior Care Authority to discuss their personal experiences navigating this difficult situation and how their organization helps fill gaps for families in need. Listeners will learn about common sandwich generation struggles and how to access support when caring for multiple generations becomes overwhelming.

This episode explores the Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee celebration in Springboro, Ohio. Leena and Craig Salmon  discuss the history and growth of the event since 2020, with a focus on bringing the community together through educational and cultural programs while raising awareness of the local Underground Railroad history.

This episode features an interview with Gerri Howard of DNG Roofing about their involvement with the Springboro Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. Gerri discusses how they chose Springboro as their first target city and have grown to be a major sponsor of this event. They also share their journey starting the business and growing their team from 2 employees to 11 through a focus on customer service and treating employees well. Dave from the Chamber also provides insight into the goals and success of the annual golf outing.

In this episode, Chamber President Dave Donaldson shares his career journey from banking to leading the Springboro Chamber of Commerce. He discusses the chamber's focus on events, education, and advocacy to support local businesses. Dave also reflects on what he's learned about the Springboro community and his vision for continued engagement and growth at the chamber.