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Connecting with legislators about business priorities
Connecting with legislators about business priorities To kick off the 2022 legislative session, members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors continued the tradition of meeting with regional legislators to highlight business community priorities during the Chamber Board Legislative Luncheon on January 21. Led by Chamber Board Chairman John Oke-Thomas, the event began with recognition of…
Read MoreAnnouncing the recipients of 2022 ATHENA, Virginia Fry Rising Star Awards
Announcing the recipients of 2022 ATHENA, Virginia Fry Rising Star Awards Two leaders in the Springfield community will be honored at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 ATHENA Award ceremony on March 10. Crista Hogan has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 ATHENA Award. She has served as executive director of the…
Read MoreRecapping 2021 in advocacy
Recapping 2021 in advocacy Each year, the Chamber’s public policy efforts are focused on our members and driven by our volunteer leaders. In 2021, we had a successful year full of policy engagement, sold-out events, legislative victories, interactions with policymakers, and more – and strong volunteer leadership was at the core of it all. We…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – January 2022: How Do Volunteer Leaders Prepare for 2022?
SGF Business Insider – January 2022: How Do Volunteer Leaders Prepare for 2022? This month, Chamber President Matt Morrow talked to two people very important to both the Chamber and the entire Springfield community. They’re the Chamber board chairs for 2021 and 2022, respectively: Logan Aguirre of the 417 group of magazines and John Oke-Thomas…
Read MoreHelping more businesses celebrate milestones
Helping more businesses celebrate 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. Despite the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, several…
Read MoreExpanding service at Springfield-Branson National Airport
Expanding service at Springfield-Branson National Airport Envoy Air announced in early 2021 that it was planning to expand its aircraft maintenance operations in Springfield. The wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group cut the ribbon on its new facility on December 14. Chamber economic development staff worked with American to access statewide incentives, including Missouri…
Read MoreAnnouncing the new members and officers for the Chamber Board of Directors
Announcing the new members and officers for the Chamber Board of Directors The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the new additions to its Board of Directors for 2022, as well as its slate of officers for the new year. New board members serving three-year terms are: Erin Danastasio, Hatch Foundation Tom…
Read MoreNon-profits discuss ongoing workforce challenges
Non-profits discuss ongoing workforce challenges Organizations of all sizes and sectors face immense staffing concerns as they struggle to find, attract, recruit and retain employees. Members of the Chamber’s Non-Profit Roundtable discussed these challenges and more during 2021’s final Non-Profit Roundtable on December 14. Members heard from four community leaders with different perspectives and roles…
Read MoreManufacturers talk workforce issues and economic strength
Manufacturers talk workforce issues and economic strength During the 2021 edition of the Manufacturing Outlook leaders from the manufacturing sector talked about how workforce issues are impacting their businesses and the potential effects of federal vaccine mandates, while Chamber leaders gave an update on the environment for economic development in our area. The event was…
Read MoreHelping businesses celebrate milestones
Helping businesses celebrate 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. Check out the organizations that we recently helped celebrate new milestones!…
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