
ABOUT US
The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce services around 250 businesses, organizations, and individuals in Bolivar and its surrounding communities. We help hosts community-wide events, such as Taste of Bolivar, Bolivar Day at the Springfield Cardinals, the Christmas Parade, and much more.
OUR MISSION
The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce, now in its 108th year of service, helps support and grow local business through education, networking, promotion and publicity; creating a positive culture for business growth for existing business as well as attracting new business. The chamber serves as a welcome center, tourism information center, and local information center for current, new, and potential businesses and residents, as well as visitors to our area. We are here to serve.
MEET THE 2026 BOARD

Sammie Burks, President
Southwest Electric Cooperative

Cassie Hedges, Treasurer
Mid-Missouri Bank

Lachelle Clemons
The Bank of Missouri

Mackenzie Garrison
OakStar Bank / The Bello Venue

Kim Payne
Sweet Kayle

Dusty Ross
Neighborhood Real Estate

Jill Way
City of Bolivar

Paige Burrow, Vice-President
Modern Woodmen of America

Corrie Akin
Mercy

Ashley Clift
Bolivar R-1 Schools

Matt Griswold
Matt Griswold Speaks / Neighborhood Real Estate

Brad Randolph
Edge Home Finance

Jennifer Stegner
Citizens Memorial Hospital

Zak Banks, Secretary
OakStar Bank

Rachel Boyce
Polk County

Jennifer Earl
Citizens Memorial Hospital

Asa Harlow
US Bank

Betsy Rose
Community Member

Ruth Tredway
Juice Plus Affiliate