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Strategies to attract talent to your organization and the community
Strategies to attract talent to your organization and the community Individuals are drawn to jobs in Springfield for a variety of reasons … but developing tactics and strategies to attract new employees is at the top of the to-do list for most employers in our area. That’s part of the reason why the Chamber focused…
Read MoreSenior officers visit Springfield to deepen relationship with Ft. Leonard Wood
Senior officers visit Springfield to deepen relationship with Ft. Leonard Wood The partnership between Fort Leonard Wood and Springfield continues to strengthen. The latest evidence is the recent visit of 20 senior officers from the Fort’s Military Police School, who traveled to Springfield in October to learn about private-sector leadership strategies. The day began with…
Read MoreReconnecting with GO CAPS students to chart the future
Reconnecting with GO CAPS students to chart the future The Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) is progressing through its fifth year of exposing area high school students to potential career options in a wide range of areas. But GO CAPS is also taking the opportunity to reach out to those who…
Read MoreLexington, Kentucky: Built on Strength
Lexington, Kentucky: Built on Strength Each year, the Chamber leads a delegation of business, community, nonprofit and education leaders to visit a peer city and learn about best practices that can be applied in the Springfield region. In September, more than 80 leaders from our area visited Lexington, Kentucky. A full written report covering takeaways…
Read MoreHarnessing the power of video online
Harnessing the power of video online The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at USC says the average American now spends nearly 24 hours per week online – nearly triple the amount from 20 years ago. And Cisco predicts that by 2022, more than four-fifths of all consumer Internet traffic will consist of online video.…
Read MoreVital Farms expanding, adding more than 50 new jobs
Vital Farms expanding, adding more than 50 new jobs Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp and pioneer in offering pasture-raised, ethically sourced products sold nationwide, is expanding its operations in Springfield just three years after breaking ground on its first facility here. Dubbed “Egg Central Station,” the company’s 84,000 sq. ft. facility in Partnership Industrial…
Read MoreYPs working to help move SGF forward
YPs working to help move SGF forward One of the many perks of being a young professional in Springfield is the opportunity to have a seat at the table and to let your voice be heard. Members of The Network had the opportunity to do just that at one of the City of Springfield’s recent…
Read MoreA small token of appreciation for first responders
A small token of appreciation for first responders The backbone of our community’s safety is our First Responders – the police, firefighters, emergency medical professionals and 911 operators who work tirelessly each day to protect us from harm. The Chamber was privileged to pay tribute to these dedicated men and women at our annual First…
Read MoreWorking to reach new heights in the Chamber’s fourth annual campaign
Working to reach new heights in the Chamber’s fourth annual campaign The Chamber has started its 2019 Reach Campaign. The campaign officially kicked off on September 12 with more than 75 volunteers and Chamber staff at Hickory Hills Country Club. The campaign theme for this year, “Reaching New Heights,” was on full display – including…
Read MoreAn egg-citing tour for young professionals
An egg-citing tour for young professionals On August 28, The Network for Young Professionals was invited to tour Vital Farms’ egg processing facility in Springfield’s Partnership Industrial Center West, dubbed “Egg Central Station.” About 35 YPs took the opportunity to see how the facility operates, including Network member Dee King of Guaranty Bank. She left…
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