Archive for 2016
To find a true leader
To find a true leader They tower above most of us, those who have been honored as “Springfieldians.” At our annual meeting a few weeks ago, the 2016 Springfieldian award went to Bill Kirkman, an accountant by trade, a leader by nature. Here’s your chance to see a leader who inspires others to dream more…
Read MoreOur best intel comes from existing businesses
Our best intel comes from existing businesses Identifying business trends can be deceptively tricky. Who can provide the best insight? Who has the most reliable information? In its economic development work, Chamber staff decided to go to the source: CEOs and top business executives who spend each work day creating new possibilities, analyzing the bottom…
Read MoreHow The Network gives young professionals an edge
How The Network gives young professionals an edge Workforce issues continue to dominate our business community’s conversations and while much attention is paid to growing talent through the public school system and attracting experienced professionals to the region, there is a third way. In its work to meet workforce needs, the Chamber is also focusing…
Read MoreOur advocacy work is like a megaphone
Our advocacy work is like a megaphone With the start of the Missouri General Assembly session, our public affairs volunteers and staff are in high gear, traveling to the capitol each week to advocate the legislative agenda recommended by our Legislative Policy Committee and approved by our board of directors. For 31 years, the Chamber…
Read MoreSBDC tracks economic development gains
SBDC tracks economic development gains Reflecting back on 2015, the efforts of the Springfield Business Development Corporation were all about making connections. Read more about the SBDC’s accomplishments from the past year in the 2015 SBDC Annual Report. Supported by BKD CPAs & Advisors
Read MoreCharlie Cook analyzes all things political
Charlie Cook analyzes all things political The “combustible” atmosphere in today’s political arena isn’t so much a mystery as a logical result of several factors careening toward Decision 2016. Political analyst Charlie Cook explored the political scene in America for a full crowd at the Feb. 3 annual meeting of the Springfield Business Development Corporation,…
Read MoreBusinesses open for career exploration
Businesses open for career exploration True workforce development starts early. On graduation day, those students who have had the chance to explore career options as high school juniors and seniors are more likely to succeed as they embark on next steps. Launched just this year, GO CAPS (Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies) gives…
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