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Hearing from teachers about enhancing the GO CAPS Teacher Externship
Hearing from teachers about enhancing the GO CAPS Teacher Externship As teachers make their way through the GO CAPS externship program over four days each summer, they learn about the opportunities available in the workplace for their students. But they also come up with new ideas about how to put that information to use and…
Read MoreAccessing untapped resources to find great employees
Accessing untapped resources to find great employees With the historically low unemployment rate and more job openings than job seekers, many employers are having a harder time than ever finding the right person to add to their staff. At the Chamber’s 60 Minutes to Success event on February 19, presenters offered a rapid-fire look at…
Read MoreRep. Steve Lynch: Positivity and support for the military
Rep. Steve Lynch: Positivity and support for the military The term “upbeat” might be an understatement when describing State Rep. Steve Lynch, which he demonstrated at the Feb. 28 meeting of the Chamber’s Governmental Relations Committee. Rep. Lynch, who represents District 122, gave Chamber members a glimpse into his lengthy career in business and the…
Read MoreThe Springfield region is poised for greatness – with the right moves
The Springfield region is poised for greatness – with the right moves For the last several years, the Chamber and SBDC have been leading a conversation about how the Springfield region is on the verge of making tremendous leaps forward – that the foundation and building blocks are in place to transform our community into…
Read MoreActing as the voice of Springfield business in the state Capitol
Acting as the voice of Springfield business in the state Capitol January through May is the busiest time of the year in Jefferson City, as lawmakers and state leaders debate laws and policies that will affect Missourians for years to come. It’s also a busy time for the public affairs staff of the Chamber; they’re…
Read MoreGary Gibson: The new man in power
Gary Gibson: The new man in power Gary Gibson recently took a new job. But he’s pretty familiar with the organization he now leads. Gibson, who took over as general manager and CEO of City Utilities in late December following the retirement of Scott Miller, has been with CU his entire professional career – nearly…
Read MoreBeginning a new century of Chamber history
Beginning a new century of Chamber history Recapping a successful year is reason enough to bring together Chamber members and volunteer leaders. But at the Chamber’s 2020 Annual Meeting on January 31, the focus was on more than just the past year; it was on the past 100 years – and the next 100 as…
Read MoreLouis Griesemer named 2020 Springfieldian
Louis Griesemer named 2020 Springfieldian A desire to quietly lead by example and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge are the qualities most commonly used to describe Louis Griesemer. Those qualities, along with a lifetime of achievements and dedication to our community, were celebrated on January 31 as the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presented Griesemer…
Read MoreThe impact of higher education on Springfield
The impact of higher education on Springfield When you think of the industries that have the biggest impact on the Springfield area, what comes to mind? Health care? Manufacturing? Retail? One of the sectors with the biggest impact is higher education. There are more than 46,000 students in Springfield metro area higher ed institutions, from…
Read MoreThanking legislators for 2019, and asking for their help in 2020
Thanking legislators for 2019, and asking for their help in 2020 Each year, the Chamber board invites members of our area legislative delegation to the annual legislative luncheon. It’s a way to say thank you for their work in the previous year’s session and talk with them about the Springfield-area business community’s priorities for the…
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