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YPs discuss making a difference in the community
YPs discuss making a difference in the community Even in the midst of COVID-19 – or perhaps even more so because of COVID-19 – Springfield-area young professionals want to know how they can make an impact. A recent survey of members of The Network for Young Professionals found that they wanted to learn more about…
Read MoreAn update on federal COVID relief efforts
An update on federal COVID relief efforts On September 16, Chamber members received an update from Jack Howard, senior vice president of the Congressional and Public Affairs Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He provided insight into opportunities and potential roadblocks to progress to federal coronavirus relief. According to Howard, the current priority for…
Read MoreNation’s largest VA lender expands into Springfield, creating 100 new jobs
Nation’s largest VA lender expands into Springfield, creating 100 new jobs Just in time for Labor Day, Mortgage Research Center, L.L.C., which does business as Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s largest VA purchase lender, has announced the creation of 100 new jobs in Springfield as part of a new initiative. The move marks the…
Read MoreFed economist discusses pandemic’s economic impact, recovery potential
Fed economist discusses pandemic’s economic impact, recovery potential Charles Gascon, economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, delivered the keynote address for the 2020 Economic Outlook on August 19. Hosted by the Chamber’s economic development arm, the SBDC, the event was broadcast virtually from the studio of the event’s presenting sponsor, BKD CPAs…
Read MoreYour chance to support the Chamber through the Reach Campaign
Your chance to support the Chamber through the Reach Campaign The Chamber has just embarked on the fifth year of our annual Reach Campaign, and now more than ever, we want to thank you for your continued support. The fact that you have remained committed to our organization is crucial as we both continue our…
Read MoreIntroducing our Education Resource Center for Employers
Introducing our Education Resource Center for Employers As school districts around the region have started the process of reopening their doors to students for the 2020-2021 school year – in a variety of forms – both parents and employers have a wide range of questions. What resources are available to help support virtual learning? Which…
Read MoreLooking ahead in a time of uncertainty
Looking ahead in a time of uncertainty Amidst all the converging issues in our society – health risks, economic hardships, social upheaval and reckoning – it would be easy to grow pessimistic … especially at an event like the Annual Membership Lunch, which this year was held virtually on August 13. But Chamber leaders wanted…
Read MoreMaintaining The Network’s access to key leaders
Maintaining The Network’s access to key leaders The Network is always looking for opportunities to connect Springfield young professionals to other young professionals, as well as to key leaders in the community. One way to maintain that access is through the quarterly CEO Series – The Network chair interviews a local CEO, who shares about…
Read MoreMake your voice heard on policy issues
Make your voice heard on policy issues Do you have a legislative issue that impacts your business or industry? The Chamber’s Public Affairs team wants to hear about it. The Chamber is looking ahead to 2021 and gathering feedback for the development of next year’s legislative agenda, which will identify the issues most important to Chamber…
Read MoreAssessing the state of the schools with the SPS superintendent
Assessing the state of the schools with the SPS superintendent The August edition of the Chamber’s “Good Morning, Springfield!” series featured the annual State of the Schools presentation with Springfield Public Schools Superintendent John Jungmann. It was the first of the monthly networking events to be held in person since the beginning of the pandemic,…
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