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Exploring the possibilities of a catalyst for downtown development
Exploring the possibilities of a catalyst for downtown development Missouri State University, the Chamber’s economic development arm, Springfield Business Development Corporation, and The Vecino Group announced in early July that they are exploring the potential for a new development within the IDEA Commons district in downtown Springfield. The three parties have agreed to conduct the…
Read MoreConnecting with our military leaders
Connecting with our military leaders For those in the business community who have ever wondered how our military institutions operate, or for those that are interested in learning about how they can work with the military in a business capacity, mark August 15 on the calendar. On that date, the Chamber is leading a day…
Read MoreLooking at Jefferson City with fresh eyes
Looking at Jefferson City with fresh eyes The first year in a new job can be challenging, stressful, exciting or nerve-wracking. If that new job happens to be serving in the Missouri General Assembly, it could be all of the above. Three freshman representatives from the Springfield area visited the Chamber’s Governmental Relations Committee on…
Read MoreSpringfield region attracts workers’ compensation care management company
Springfield region attracts workers’ compensation care management company One Call Care Management, a leading provider of workers’ compensation care management services, has selected the Springfield region to expand its operations. The Jacksonville, FL-based company is utilizing an existing Springfield building and will create 100 new full-time jobs with benefits by the end of 2017, with…
Read MoreEmployee education benefits companies & workers
Employee education benefits companies & workers As businesses continue to look for ways to address their biggest ongoing challenge – finding, developing and keeping quality, skilled employees – many are looking for ways to encourage employees to continue their education or add new training and certifications. Four such businesses shared their experiences on June 8…
Read MoreState leaders echo need for workforce development
State leaders echo need for workforce development The State of Missouri faces several challenges in coming years, and few are more pressing than the ongoing shortage of skilled workers. But the state is uniquely positioned to tackle those challenges head-on if leaders are willing to take them on. That was the message from a June…
Read MoreLaunching summer with a flashback Friday
Launching summer with a flashback Friday Nostalgia was on full display at Farmers Park June 9 as The Network for Young Professionals held its second annual Summer Fest. The 2017 edition, presented in conjunction with the City of Springfield, had a 90s theme, complete with throwback décor, themed food and drinks (can you say Pop…
Read MoreHouse budget chair offers look back at 2017 session
House budget chair offers look back at 2017 session For Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick, (R-Shell Knob), his first year as chairman of the Missouri House Budget Committee was a challenging one based on the state’s $500 million dollar budget shortfall. Despite tough budget choices for the legislature to make, there were many business successes to point…
Read MoreCreating a culture of employee advancement
Creating a culture of employee advancement Time and again, Chamber members – like employers of all stripes across the country – tell us that the biggest challenge they face is finding and keeping quality workers. The statistics bear it out: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that two-thirds of jobs will require postsecondary education by…
Read More3M announces $40M expansion in Springfield, creating 90 new jobs
3M announces $40M expansion in Springfield, creating 90 new jobs After working with the City of Springfield to finalize its plans over the last few months, 3M has now officially announced the expansion of manufacturing operations at its Springfield facility. Enabling the company to operate more efficiently and better serve its customers, the expansion is…
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