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GO CAPS program expands in its fourth year
GO CAPS program expands in its fourth year When high school students reach their fourth year, they often look to expand their horizons … see what new possibilities the future might offer and explore their options. For the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS), it’s no different. The 2018-2019 school year marks…
Read MoreUsing technology to make business life easier
Using technology to make business life easier If your small business is looking for ways to streamline operations, update data management, reduce excess email or improve communication between staff members … well, as the saying goes, there’s probably an app for that. That was the message from presenters Krystal Russell and Colby Keeth, partners with…
Read MoreChattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning
Chattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning When the Chamber took nearly 80 community, business, education and nonprofit leaders to Chattanooga in mid-September, it was the second time a group from Springfield had visited the Tennessee city since the Community Leadership Visit program began in 1994. A lot has changed in Chattanooga since…
Read MoreChamber kicks off out-of-this-world Reach Campaign
Chamber kicks off out-of-this-world Reach Campaign The 2018 Reach Campaign has officially launched. “Reach for the Stars” is underway after the Chamber held its kickoff event Sept. 12 at Highland Springs. Nearly 80 volunteers and Chamber staff were on hand as Campaign Chairman Joe Reynolds and Chamber President Matt Morrow dubbed their totally official astronaut…
Read MoreCongressman Billy Long: Making connections and tackling issues
Congressman Billy Long: Making connections and tackling issues Congressman Billy Long says one of his favorite – and most important – parts of his job as member of the U.S. House of Representatives is connections … whether it’s making connections with people or connecting people with the resources and answers they need. The congressman was…
Read MoreDon’t miss your chance to connect with the Chamber
Don’t miss your chance to connect with the Chamber The Chamber is preparing to kick off its third annual Reach Campaign – and this year, the campaign is really expanding its horizons. As you may know, Reach is how we offer members ways to invest in the Chamber and support the work we do every…
Read MoreNational economic strength in the near term – and local preparation for future growth
National economic strength in the near term – and local preparation for future growth The national economy is currently strong, and it will remain strong through at least the end of 2019, according to the keynote speaker at the SBDC’s recent Economic Outlook. Kathleen Navin, director of US Economics at Macroeconomic Advisers by IHS Markit,…
Read MoreAddressing workforce needs without big expenses
Addressing workforce needs without big expenses Talk to nearly any business about their biggest issues, and you’re likely to hear a common theme: Finding the right employees, in sufficient numbers, is a huge challenge. It’s why the Chamber has set workforce development as one of its four Strategic Areas of Focus. But how do businesses…
Read MoreBringing a personal approach to state politics
Bringing a personal approach to state politics Holly Rehder is not afraid to tell people her story and how it has brought her to her current position – and she did just that when she visited the Chamber August 17 to speak with the Governmental Relations Committee. The state representative who just finished her third…
Read MoreMeeting the new city manager
Meeting the new city manager The first few weeks in a new job can seem like a flood of information. For Jason Gage, the first few weeks in his new role must seem like drinking from a fire hose. But Gage, who began in his role as the new Springfield City Manager on August 1,…
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