Chambers of commerce plan environmental forum

The third annual Regional Environmental Conference will be held Oct. 26 at Chateau on the Lake.

The Branson/Lakes Area, Table Rock Lake/Kimberling City, Ozark, Nixa and Springfield Area chambers of commerce have been working together to develop a program with broad appeal to area businesses, according to the Springfield chamber.

What makes this year's conference unique is its focus on action and the integration of business and the environment. Breakout sessions are being planned to address specific challenges and solutions for a variety of businesses. These topics include:

Eco-tourism

building

Economic development and the environment

Sustainable business practices

Meet the regulators

Current environmental issues facing our region.

Planners are lining up speakers with first-hand experience in creating financial and environmental success stories. To learn more about the Regional Environmental Conference, contact Brad Bodenhausen at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 862-5567.