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Chamber leaders discuss legislative priorities with lawmakers
Chamber leaders discuss legislative priorities with lawmakers Coming off of an unprecedented legislative year – and heading into a year that is also shaping up to be out of the ordinary – the Chamber tried to keep at least one aspect of its yearly advocacy effort somewhat traditional: the annual meeting with area legislators. This…
Read MoreNew maintenance base coming to airport
New maintenance base coming to airport Aviation industry leader Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, has announced plans to expand its aircraft maintenance operations in Springfield by moving into a new and bigger facility at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. This expansion will allow Envoy to maintain more modern aircraft, which…
Read MoreAmazon announces new Springfield facility
Amazon announces new Springfield facility Amazon recently announced that it is continuing its investment in the Springfield region with the addition of a new AMXL facility in Springfield. This joins the already announced fulfillment center under construction in Republic. The Springfield AMXL site, located at 2960 North Martin Ave, is expected to open in March.…
Read MoreAnnouncing the recipients of the 2021 ATHENA & Virginia Fry Rising Star Awards
Announcing the recipients of the 2021 ATHENA & Virginia Fry Rising Star Awards Two luminaries in the Springfield community will be honored at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 ATHENA Award ceremony on March 3. Karen Kramer has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Award. Kramer is senior vice president and…
Read MoreThe Network celebrates a new year and new leaders
The Network celebrates a new year and new leaders The Network kicked off the new year by hosting its annual New Year, New Leaders event on January 14. Members got the chance to hear from the new Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and the Committee Chair of The Network. This year, the group…
Read MorePreparing to advocate for you in an unprecedented legislative session
Preparing to advocate for you in an unprecedented legislative session The 2021 legislative session is set to be one unlike any in recent memory, as legislators work through pandemic restrictions and try to help businesses and employees begin the process of economic recovery. The regional business community hopes that that legislators can build on the…
Read MoreStarting the new year by talking with our new Chairman
Starting the new year by talking with our new Chairman The Chamber kicked off its 2021 event calendar with a hybrid approach to its traditional monthly breakfast networking event, Good Morning, Springfield! The first event in the series, held January 7 at the Plaster Student Union Theater on the campus of Missouri State University, was…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider Podcast – January 2021: How Do Business Leaders Prepare?
SGF Business Insider Podcast – January 2021: How Do Business Leaders Prepare? Welcome to SGF Insider, our cooperative podcast project with Leadership Springfield where we give you a look at the people and programs that help make Springfield a great place to live, work and play. In this installment of the Chamber’s portion of the…
Read MoreA chance to speak with the Speaker
A chance to speak with the Speaker The Chamber’s 2020 Public Policy Speaker Series had its final installment on Dec. 15 in a conversation with a Springfield-area political leader whose time in state-level politics is also coming to an end, at least for now. Elijah Haahr, who has served as the Speaker of the Missouri…
Read MoreA look at what drives regional manufacturing growth
A look at what drives regional manufacturing growth The Manufacturing Outlook – presented virtually by the Chamber’s economic development arm, the SBDC, on December 3 from the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center – offered a wide-ranging look at the trends in the manufacturing industry, along with the process that businesses use when deciding where to…
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