Energy. Insight. Purpose.

Catalyst 2025 brought together forward-thinking leaders from across our region for a full day of connection, collaboration, and inspiration. From the Mars Theatre stage to the streets of Downtown Springfield, it was a day filled with bold ideas, practical takeaways, and a shared commitment to progress.

The event featured:

• Inspiring Think Talks from regional change-makers

• An immersive Retail Crawl through Downtown Springfield

• A delicious Business Bites lunch with local flavor

• Afternoon Breakout Sessions on AI, innovation, culture, leadership, and more

• A keynote by Steve Carse, Co-Founder of King of Pops, packed with real-world advice and plenty of heart (and popsicles)

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Here's what attendees had to say...
 

Whether you came for the business bites, stuck around for the breakouts, or popped in for the pops—we’re grateful. And proud.

Effingham County isn’t just part of the conversation—it’s helping lead it!