Page 1 of 2

WHAT'S YOUR FIRST?

Springfield is the City of Firsts, but firsts aren't just part of our history. They're still happening here every day.

Maybe you opened your first business here. Started your first job downtown. Went on a first date that turned into something more. Created something for the first time. Took a chance. Tried something new. Or experienced a moment you'll never forget.

Springfield Downtown wants to tell those stories through What’s Your First?, a new short-form video series featuring the people who live, work, create, visit and make memories here.

Your first doesn't have to be groundbreaking — it just has to mean something to you.

Tell us yours 👇

Name

Email

How are you connected to Springfield?

I live here

I work here

I own a business here

I own property here

I'm an artist/creator here

I went to school here

I visit/spend time here

I grew up here

Other

Okay, the big question... What's your Downtown Springfield first?

Example: “I opened my first business here,” “My first job out of college was downtown,” or “I met my husband here on our first date.”

Tell us the story!

What happened? Where did it happen? When? Why does that “first” still mean something to you? Don't worry about making it sound perfect — we just want to hear the story.

Do you have photos from your "first"?

Old photos are VERY welcome.

Size limit: 10 MB

Would you be comfortable being featured on camera?

Yes!

Probably, tell me more first.

I'd rather share my story without being on camera.