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CoxHealth President and CEO shares unique lessons learned from his professional journey
CoxHealth President and CEO shares unique lessons learned from his professional journey On October 11, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the last edition of their CEO series for 2022, featuring Max Buetow, President and CEO of CoxHealth. In an interview conducted by 2022 Network Chair, Dee King, Buetow described his journey to the…
Read MoreTime is running out to secure sponsorships for 2023 through the REACH Campaign
Time is running out to secure sponsorships for 2023 through the REACH Campaign The Chamber’s seventh REACH Campaign is about to wrap up in less than a week and you don’t want to miss out on your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship opportunities with us for the coming year. It’s a comprehensive approach…
Read MoreNetwork members focus on fostering workforce growth
Network members focus on fostering workforce growth On September 20, members of The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals were joined by Dr. Juan Meraz, Assistant Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Missouri State University for a lunch-and-learn session. The program focused on inclusion and unconscious bias, and the interconnection of…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings!
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings! Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And one of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities and more. September was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreOctober 2022: How and Why Should We Celebrate our Community?
October 2022: How and Why Should We Celebrate our Community? In the October edition of SGF Business Insider podcast, Chamber president Matt Morrow sits down with Erin Danastasio and Mary Kromrey. Danastasio is the Executive Director of the Hatch Foundation and Kromrey is the Executive Director of Ozark Greenways. Danastasio and Kromrey discuss topics centered…
Read MoreChamber Board Endorses Ballot Measure to Approve Rezoning on South Lone Pine Avenue
Chamber Board Endorses Ballot Measure to Approve Rezoning on South Lone Pine Avenue The Board of Directors of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a City of Springfield issue on the November 8 ballot pertaining to approval of rezoning an area on South Lone Pine Avenue from Single-Family Residential, General Retail, and Limited…
Read MoreBusiness and education leaders highlight Fast Track as a “game-changing” workforce program
Business and education leaders highlight Fast Track as a “game-changing” workforce program The September edition of Good Morning, Springfield! featured a deep dive into the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, providing a chance to highlight this workforce grant program and one way for community and business leaders to address the number one challenge facing business…
Read MoreConnecting teachers to employers helps develop tomorrow’s talent
Connecting teachers to employers helps develop tomorrow’s talent A strategic piece of developing the young talent in our region is ensuring their educators have a strong grasp of the skills needed for in-demand jobs and careers in the Springfield area. As part of the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) initiative, teachers…
Read MoreFed economists share insights about regional and national data at Economic Outlook
Fed economists share insights about regional and national data at Economic Outlook Two economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shared data and insights with a sold-out crowd at the Springfield Business Development Corporation’s (SBDC) Economic Outlook in August. The SBDC is the Chamber’s economic development arm. Associate Economist Nathan Jefferson took a…
Read MoreVolunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign
Volunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign The Chamber has started the seventh year of the REACH Campaign – your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship opportunities with us for the coming year. It’s a comprehensive approach that lets you increase your visibility in the coming year with your fellow Chamber members by supporting…
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