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Strengthening Springfield through economic diversity and investment
Strengthening Springfield through economic diversity and investment Building a strong community that can successfully create and retain high-paying jobs is a team effort – and the Springfield region, like other mid-sized metropolitan areas in the U.S., has the capacity to do this, making life better for all its residents. Exploring the future of Springfield was…
Read MoreJobs, transportation funding highlighted during state rep visit
Jobs, transportation funding highlighted during state rep visit The Chamber’s Governmental Relations Committee hosted its first lawmaker of the 2018 session on February 2, when Rep. Curtis Trent returned from Jefferson City to offer an update on progress made thus far this year. Trent serves several key roles in the Missouri House this session, as…
Read MoreSam Hamra named 2018 Springfieldian
Sam Hamra named 2018 Springfieldian A long history of community service, business success and dedication to the betterment of Springfield come to mind when thinking of Sam Hamra. Those accomplishments and more were celebrated on Friday, January 26, when the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce named Hamra the recipient of the 2018 Springfieldian award. The…
Read MoreA day of advocacy in the state Capitol
A day of advocacy in the state Capitol While you are hard at work in your business each day, the Chamber carries your concerns, challenges, and priorities to elected officials and decision makers each week during the Missouri General Assembly’s legislative session. The region also had the chance to communicate more directly with legislators and…
Read MoreLooking back – and looking ahead – with optimism
Looking back – and looking ahead – with optimism Chamber members celebrated a year of accomplishments at our biggest annual event and volunteer leadership set an optimistic tone for the future. Nearly 1,100 people joined us at University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center on January 26 to honor those volunteers that helped lead the Chamber…
Read MoreA new year brings a new brand for The Network
A new year brings a new brand for The Network The Network for Young Professionals turned 10 recently, and as most of us do around our 10th birthday, the group is going through some changes. The most visible change: its new brand. For the past several months, Chamber staff has been working with Revel Advertising to…
Read MoreAnnual legislative luncheon highlights Chamber priorities
Annual legislative luncheon highlights Chamber priorities In addition to marking the beginning of the new year, January also brings the beginning of the new state legislative session – and the chance for the Chamber’s volunteer leaders to connect with our local legislative delegation about the issues most important to our members. January 12 was the…
Read MoreManufacturers discuss industry growth, advances and challenges
Manufacturers discuss industry growth, advances and challenges The Springfield-area manufacturing industry is positioned to make continued advances in technology, wage growth and employee safety – if the community continues to make investments in programs that support workforce development and retention. That was the message from four local industry leaders during the Dec. 8 Manufacturing Outlook…
Read MoreFostering partnerships for important programs
Fostering partnerships for important programs Continuing in its role as a Trusted Convener on important issues, the Chamber brought together leaders from the University of Missouri, Missouri State University, CoxHealth, and Mercy on Nov. 30 to talk with members of our state delegation about the importance of funding for several ongoing partnership programs that produce…
Read MoreThe Network announces attorney Britton Jobe as 2017 YP of the Year
The Network announces attorney Britton Jobe as 2017 YP of the Year Britton Jobe, a partner at Neale & Newman, LLP, was named The Network’s 2017 Young Professional of the Year at the organization’s Holiday Soirée on Dec. 13 at Hickory Hills Country Club. Following an open nomination process, The Network’s Young Professional of the…
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