Historic Commercial Street logo for C-Street in Springfield, Missouri

Merchants Association

The Commercial Street Merchants Association is dedicated to supporting and growing the businesses of the district. It offers networking, a forum to talk through shared challenges and successes, and advocacy for the needs of the district. The association also puts on a full calendar of events each year, meant to bring visitors in and help businesses grow.

C-Street Merchants Association (CSM) logo for the Historic Commercial Street business group, Springfield, MO.

Meetings & Contact

The association meets on Wednesdays at 9:00 am at Ms. Gilmore’s, 211 E. Commercial Street. There is no formal membership, and everyone is welcome, including residents. For more information, contact director Connie Rhoades Hinds at connie@tamepetmag.com.

Annual Events

C-Street Mother's Day Weekend graphic with a bee and flowers, Historic Commercial Street, Springfield, MO.
C-Street Sip and Shop Girlfriends' Day graphic for a November shopping event, Springfield, Missouri.
C-Street St. Patrick's Punchcard Stroll graphic with a pot of gold, Historic Commercial Street, Springfield, MO.
C-Street back-to-school graphic with the footbridge and shoppers, Historic Commercial Street, Springfield, MO.
Historic Commercial Street Trick or Treat Halloween graphic with a pumpkin and candy, Springfield, MO.
Historic C-Street Valentine's graphic, Love is a Destination, dining and shopping every February, Springfield, MO.
C-Street Mardi Gras graphic with masks and beads for the streetwide celebration, Springfield, Missouri.
C-Street Small Business Weekend graphic, Love Local, Historic Commercial Street, Springfield, Missouri.