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SBDC Annual Meeting highlights strong development year, placemaking opportunities
SBDC Annual Meeting highlights strong development year, placemaking opportunities The Springfield Business Development Corporation – the economic development arm of the Chamber – held its first major in-person event of 2021, the SBDC Annual Meeting, on June 16 at the Oasis Convention Center. Apparently, people were ready once again to meet in person, as a…
Read MoreSGForum returns in person to go “beyond the blueprint”
SGForum returns in person to go “beyond the blueprint” The Network for Young Professionals held its third annual edition of the SGForum on June 11 at the Gillioz Theatre. The half-day forum marked the first return to in-person events for the YP group, and more than 200 Springfield-area young professionals took advantage of the opportunity…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – June 2021: How Do We Learn from Peer Cities?
SGF Business Insider – June 2021: How Do We Learn from Peer Cities? The Chamber has been leading the Community Leadership Visit (CLV) for more than a quarter-century, taking a delegation of community leaders to a peer city to learn from the experiences of another community and to bring back ideas that will benefit the…
Read MoreA highly successful legislative session concludes in Jefferson City
A highly successful legislative session concludes in Jefferson City When the 2021 legislative session concluded on May 14, it had ultimately proved to be a successful year for several long-term business community priorities. Throughout the session, the Chamber advocated for several member-driven, board approved legislative priorities through written testimony, member outreach, in-person meetings, and virtual…
Read MorePaddio to double employment by end of 2021
Paddio to double employment by end of 2021 After launching in Springfield in August 2020, Paddio, a full-service mortgage lender specializing in conventional and FHA home loans, has announced the addition of 100 new jobs in the region. By the end of this year, the company will grow its operation at 1930 W. Bennett to…
Read MoreNetwork leaders travel to Jeff City to engage with state lawmakers
Network leaders travel to Jeff City to engage with state lawmakers In the final weeks of the 2021 legislative session, several members from The Network for Young Professionals Leadership Council had a first-hand opportunity to engage in the lawmaking process in Jefferson City. Current Network chair Jessica Harmison-Olson of Maxon Fine Jewelry, vice chair Dee…
Read MoreWarren Davis named 2021 Springfieldian
Warren Davis named 2021 Springfieldian An incredibly strong work ethic and a willingness to take a chance on projects others might find too risky are defining characteristics of Warren Davis. Those qualities, along with a lifetime of achievements and dedication to the area, were celebrated on May 7 as the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting focuses on resilience, optimism and hope
Annual Meeting focuses on resilience, optimism and hope The Annual Meeting is the signature evening on the Chamber’s event calendar. It’s the time when members gather to look back on the year that was, thank those who served in leadership and look ahead to what the future holds. Some elements of the 2021 edition of…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – May 2021: How Are We Developing Skills Training that Leads to Quality Jobs?
SGF Business Insider – May 2021: How Are We Developing Skills Training that Leads to Quality Jobs? Every region in the country is competing to be the place businesses want to choose when they decide to grow and add jobs. But jumping to the top of the list requires a commitment to skills training and…
Read MoreTransportation stakeholders discuss infrastructure funding with state officials
Transportation stakeholders discuss infrastructure funding with state officials Transportation stakeholders and partners from the southwest Missouri region joined state officials on April 8 for the Chamber’s virtual Transportation Advocacy Day to discuss progress on passing long-term transportation infrastructure funding for Missouri. Sens. Dave Schatz and Lincoln Hough and Rep. Crystal Quade were joined by Jeff…
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