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SBDC is talking about its love for Springfield
SBDC is talking about its love for Springfield The Chamber’s economic development arm, the SBDC, is focused on the future of our community – and wants you to join the conversation at the 2020 SBDC Annual Meeting to talk about loving Springfield. The event will look at how Chamber staff, with the support of SBDC…
Read MoreNew leaders offer their insights for the New Year
New leaders offer their insights for the New Year In recent years, it has become a tradition for The Network to start off its year by hearing from the new chair and the new chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. On January 9, nearly 100 YPs gathered at the Chamber to hear from 2020…
Read MoreGet your Annual Passes today!
Get your Annual Passes today! Have you picked up an Annual Pass for 2020? If not, what are you waiting for? An Annual Pass offers numerous advantages over buying event tickets individually – you get a discounted rate along with the convenience of paying one time to get into all the events in the series,…
Read MoreBeverage manufacturer announces $40M expansion in Springfield
Beverage manufacturer announces $40M expansion in Springfield Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company, a third generation, family-owned bottler, is investing $40M to expand its local operations. Undertaking a two-phase expansion, the company will create approximately 25 new jobs, add a new production line and build a new 430,000 sq. ft. warehouse adjacent to its existing Springfield…
Read MoreThe Network talks about the importance of inclusion
The Network talks about the importance of inclusion Inclusion and diversity are important topics to the health of an organization or a community, but they can also be difficult subjects if they’re not approached the right way. Derrick Nelson and Shannon O’Heron are aware of the potential pitfalls. They lead the inclusion and diversity efforts…
Read MoreEconomic development leader visits Chamber during statewide tour
Economic development leader visits Chamber during statewide tour State Rep. Derek Grier served as chairman of the Missouri House Economic Development Committee during the 2019 legislative session. Now he wants to learn more about what individual communities across the state are looking for to help develop jobs and economic growth. That’s why Grier visited Springfield…
Read MoreManufacturing leaders discuss trends in supporting industries
Manufacturing leaders discuss trends in supporting industries The focus of the SBDC’s 2019 Manufacturing Outlook event, held on December 6 was trends and issues affecting industries that support manufacturing, such as real estate and logistics, automation, workforce training, and transportation. Real estate development is a critical part of attracting and retaining business like manufacturers. Alex…
Read MoreContinuing efforts to attract talent
Continuing efforts to attract talent Part of the work of the Chamber and its economic development arm, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, is to attract new potential employees to our region by showing the many things that make Springfield a great place to live, work and play. To broaden the reach of our talent attraction…
Read MoreState Senators discuss importance of civility in government
State Senators discuss importance of civility in government When State Senators Caleb Rowden and Lincoln Hough visited the Chamber on November 8, they talked about some of the state legislature’s accomplishments in 2019 and the potential for the 2020 session. But they also talked about why they are both fearful and optimistic about the future…
Read MoreGrowing and developing the culture of your company
Growing and developing the culture of your company As companies look at ways to grow, part of the process is finding and retaining the right people – and one of the keys to success is fostering the right company culture. Three local business leaders discussed how their organizations are doing just that during the November…
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