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Two Missouri House Speakers visit the Chamber
Two Missouri House Speakers visit the Chamber On November 28, two Speakers of the Missouri House of Representatives – one past, one present – visited the Chamber for the last installment of the 2018 Public Policy Speaker Series. Todd Richardson, speaker from 2015 through the end of the recent session, is now the Director of…
Read MoreThe importance of learning by doing
The importance of learning by doing When it comes to finding the right job, for many people the best approach is the hands-on approach. It’s been true for centuries. From apprenticeships to internships, many of the most trusted and long-standing career fields are built on the idea that those entering the profession should learn directly…
Read MoreConcluding Year Three of The Reach Campaign
Concluding Year Three of The Reach Campaign The Chamber has wrapped up its third annual Reach Campaign, and thanks to your generous support and the hard work of nearly 100 volunteers, we’ve set new records in both funds raised and the number of companies purchasing sponsorships for 2019. The fundraising total for this year’s campaign…
Read MoreHelping small businesses navigate tax law changes
Helping small businesses navigate tax law changes When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law on December 22, 2017, it marked the biggest change to federal tax law in more than 30 years. It changed nearly all facets of tax planning – individual tax, trust and estate planning, and business tax…
Read MorePrepare to hit the voting booth on November 6
Prepare to hit the voting booth on November 6 On Election Day – Tuesday, November 6 – voters will decide on multiple important issues in Missouri. The Chamber has taken a stance on several of these ballot measures and we encourage you to learn about these topics before heading to the polls. One issue is Proposition…
Read MoreRussell Cellular: Breaking ground on a new corporate headquarters
Russell Cellular: Breaking ground on a new corporate headquarters When a company is evaluating a location for a new corporate headquarters, that project often represents significant capital investment and job creation. This summer, the Chamber’s economic development arm—the Springfield Business Development Corporation—helped announce just such a project: a new $8 million home office for Russell…
Read MoreThe Network touts access to local leaders, outdoor amenities
The Network touts access to local leaders, outdoor amenities There are many reasons why Springfield is a great place for people starting or growing their career, and The Network for Young Professionals works hard to share those opportunities with the community. Two recent events highlighted a couple of the biggest advantages in our area: access…
Read MoreWhy the Chamber supports Proposition D
Why the Chamber supports Proposition D The Chamber has long been a supporter of investment in our transportation infrastructure. Our roads and bridges are critical to helping us utilize our natural geographic advantage in the center of the nation. But we risk losing that advantage if we don’t act now. Thousands of bridges across Missouri…
Read MoreThe changing face of colleges – and college students – in Missouri
The changing face of colleges – and college students – in Missouri Technology has changed the world of higher education in myriad ways, from how information is shared with students to the environment in which they receive it – and even what information is most important for them to be receiving. Missouri’s ability as a…
Read MoreMaking the case for transportation funding through Proposition D
Making the case for transportation funding through Proposition D When it comes to funding for Missouri’s transportation infrastructure, Mayor Ken McClure says our state is – no pun intended – “at a crossroads.” “The state is geographically located in the ideal spot in the middle of the nation, one day’s drive from either coast,” the…
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