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Outgoing DED director reflects on agency changes
Outgoing DED director reflects on agency changes Rob Dixon, director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), returned to Springfield to speak to Chamber members for the final time in his current leadership role with the state during the second installment of the 2021 Public Policy Speaker Series on October 15. Dixon recently announced…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – October 2021: How Do We Connect Businesses with Workforce Training?
SGF Business Insider – October 2021: How Do We Connect Businesses with Workforce Training? This month we’re looking at the ongoing need for skills training in our region, and what one of our most important partners is doing to help address that need. We talked with Jordan Schreiber, director of student recruitment for Ozarks Technical…
Read MoreLooking at our community’s strengths and opportunities
Looking at our community’s strengths and opportunities Since 1994, the Chamber has convened community leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors for the Community Leadership Visit. The delegation of leaders travels to a peer city to learn from their experiences and bring back ideas that will benefit our region. This year, the CLV initiative…
Read MoreState rep focuses on infrastructure, referendum reform
State rep focuses on infrastructure, referendum reform State Representative Bill Owen has a unique history in the state legislature. The lawmaker from northern Greene County is in his second term in the Missouri House of Representatives, which started in 2021. His first term was from 1981 to 1982, followed by a long career in banking…
Read MoreSafely recognizing and honoring our first responders
Safely recognizing and honoring our first responders We all know that our first responders – police, firefighters, EMTs, health care workers – are vital to the quality of life and continued economic growth of our community. And with all the change in our world in recent months and years, their efforts have become even more…
Read MoreConnecting young professionals with area non-profits
Connecting young professionals with area non-profits One area where the Network for Young Professionals is always looking to help its members is in getting connected to the community. That includes the community’s non-profit organizations. That’s why The Network held a Non-Profit Reception on August 31. The event, held at the Discovery Center, was an opportunity…
Read MoreKicking off the sixth annual Reach Campaign
Kicking off the sixth annual Reach Campaign The Chamber has started the sixth year of our annual Reach Campaign, and it’s your chance to join us in reaching for new growth – for your business and for the community. If you’re not familiar with the campaign, it’s your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship…
Read MoreAnnouncing the finalists for the 2021 Small Business Award
Announcing the 2021 Small Business Award finalists Five area businesses have been named as finalists for the 2021 Small Business Award. The finalists were determined based on written applications that include essays on company history, management philosophy, responses to challenges, innovation in product and service offerings and contributions to the community. Entries are scored by…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – September 2021: How Do You Lead a School District?
SGF Business Insider – September 2021: How Do You Lead a School District? Dr. Grenita Lathan was named superintendent of Springfield Public Schools in early 2021 and took the reins of the district in July. Chamber President Matt Morrow had the chance to sit down with her and talk to her on a wide range…
Read MoreNonprofits learn about local funding options through Non-Profit Roundtable
Nonprofits learn about local funding options through Non-Profit Roundtable Chamber non-profit members had the opportunity to connect with local funding organizations during the most recent meeting of the Non-Profit Roundtable. The Non-Profit Roundtable comprises over 90 executives from non-profit Chamber members and meets three times a year to hear timely programming updates. They also engage…
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