Greene County named in top five nationwide for economic strength
Greene County, Mo., has been named fifth in the Top 10 Mid-Sized Counties in the nation in a newly created “Fourth Economy Community (FEC) Index”.
Fourth Economy Consulting launched the new index highlighting communities ideally positioned to attract modern investment and managed economic growth.
The “fourth economy” characterizes the nation’s current economic condition, and highlights those communities best positioned to attract investment and continue to attain economic success through five measurable areas: investment, talent, sustainability, place, and economic diversity.
Over the last year, the Springfield-Greene County region has experienced considerable economic growth, with major expansion from international companies such as Expedia, Inc., adding more than 500 people to its Springfield operations center along with banking solutions company, Jack Henry & Associates, completing a new 160,000 sq.ft. Springfield campus which will house more than 650 people.
The Springfield-Greene County region also benefits from a strong innovation and entrepreneurial environment with Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC), part of Missouri State University’s IDEA Commons, where research focuses on nanotechnology, carbon-based electronics, bio-materials and biomedical instrument development. The FEC Index recognition is additional confirmation that the region has the proper foundation for continued economic growth.
The study included only mid-sized counties (population of 150,000 to 300,000) with education attainment above 25% and average travel times less than 20 minutes. Those ranking higher than us include:
#1: Fayette County, Kentucky (Lexington)
#2: New Hanover County, North Carolina (Wilmington)
#3: Sarpy County, Nebraska (Omaha)
#4: Brown County, Wisconsin (Green Bay)
Read full study.
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Last call for the 'Experience China 2012' trip! Deadline Dec. 30
Members of the Springfield area community are invited to participate in “Experience China 2012,” a 10-day business and cultural trip to China in March of 2012.
The Chamber is sponsoring a 10-day business and cultural trip to China, March 19 – 28, 2012. However, reservations must be made prior to December 30. The Chamber is partnering with CITSLINC International, a company with more than 30 years experience in China tours, to offer the trip for only $2,099 per person.
For more details. Chamber Annual Meeting Jan. 27The Chamber's 2012 Annual Meeting will be held January 27 at University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield. Register now!
Chamber members gather to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and honor our volunteer leaders. The highlight of the evening is the announcement of the Springfieldian award, the Chamber’s most acclaimed honor, recognizing outstanding community service and commitment to Springfield.
The Annual Meeting gathers more than 900 members and business professionals to celebrate the past year’s successes and look toward the action plan for the coming year.
Sponsors for this year’s event represent many of Springfield’s finest businesses, firms and organizations.
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