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More than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games
More than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games Over two nights in late August, more than 400 area First Responders and their families enjoyed an appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals baseball games. Thanks to presenting sponsor Rick’s Automotive and numerous other sponsoring Chamber members, First Responders, such as police, firefighters, and…
Read MoreJMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership
JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership Exposure to toxic leadership early in his career journey sparked JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas’ mission to become a leader that would put people first. “When I was in the Navy, I had the fortune and misfortune to work for a gentleman who taught…
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. August was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider Podcast: How and Why Non-Profit Leaders Engage in the Chamber
SGF Business Insider Podcast: How and Why Non-Profit Leaders Engage in the Chamber In the September edition of SGF Business Insider podcast, Chamber president Matt Morrow is joined by our public policy analyst Lauren Mustoe in a conversation with two impactful non-profit leaders in the community, Brian Fogle and Brandy Harris. Fogle is the President…
Read MoreCutting ribbons and celebrating special milestones!
Cutting ribbons and celebrating special milestones! 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. July was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreLippert™ celebrates expansion of a second Springfield operation
Lippert™ celebrates expansion of a second Springfield operation The Springfield Business Development Corporation is pleased to announce the expansion of Lippert Industries in Springfield. This expansion includes the lease of a 100,000 square foot building at 4140 W. Webster St., an investment of $1.5 million in equipment and FFE, and the addition of 90 new employees!…
Read MoreA time to thank our members and volunteer leaders
A time to thank our members and volunteer leaders At the Chamber’s recent Member Appreciation Celebration, we thanked our members for their continued support of the Chamber and provided a mid-year strategic progress accountability report. We heard from volunteer leaders about why they are willing to invest their time, talent and resources in the organization,…
Read MoreGovernor Parson highlights historic investments and statewide successes at ’22 State of the State
Governor Parson highlights historic investments and statewide successes at ’22 State of the State Governor Mike Parson outlined tremendous investments being made in Missouri’s infrastructure, broadband, workforce development, K-12 and higher education, childcare and more at the Chamber’s annual State of the State on August 2. Speaking to a sold-out crowd at Missouri State University’s…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider Podcast – How and Why Do Volunteers Lead the Chamber?
SGF Business Insider Podcast – How and Why Do Volunteers Lead the Chamber? In this month’s episode of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President Matt Morrow shares audio from interviews with volunteer leaders featured at our recent Member Appreciation Celebration. The event is both an opportunity to thank members for their investment of time, talent and resources…
Read MoreDriven by a mission to serve others
Driven by a mission to serve others On June 20, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the latest edition of their CEO series, featuring Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools (SPS). Interviewed by 2022 Network Chair, Dee King, Dr. Lathan talked about her first year living and working in the Springfield community.…
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