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Chamber updates council on visitor services and partnerships; visitor center reports steady demand
Summary
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce reported on visitor services at the historic depot, recent accessibility and bike‑rack improvements, and metrics showing online and in‑person engagement; the chamber said its visitor pages drew about 7,500 views and 2,400 unique users in 2024.
Bonnie Mickelson, CEO of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, updated the council on the Chamber’s tourism partnership with the city and operations of the visitor center housed in the historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot.
Mickelson said the Chamber leases the depot building from the city and operates visitor services…
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