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A look back at the Springfield Business Development Corporation in 2014
A look back at the Springfield Business Development Corporation in 2014 There are a number of companies in our region who contribute above and beyond their Chamber membership to invest specifically in the economic development efforts of the Springfield Business Development Corporation. The SBDC is staffed by and serves as the economic development arm of…
Read MoreChamber unveils new Strategic Area of Focus
Chamber unveils new Strategic Area of Focus 2015 Chairman of the Board Tom Hilmes outlined the strategic vision for the Chamber at our Annual Meeting on January 30. “If strategy is about getting from where you are to where you want to be,” Hilmes said, “then it’s important to focus on the deviations, the gaps–the…
Read MoreChamber announces 2015 Springfieldian
Chamber announces 2015 Springfieldian Dr. John Bentley was named the 2015 Springfieldian at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Friday. Bentley completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1964 and went on to finish his training in Internal Medicine at University of Wisconsin in 1968. He then practiced medicine at St.…
Read MoreGo behind the scenes of the Talent Attraction Video
Go behind the scenes of the Talent Attraction Video How do you capture the spirit of our city in a little more than 3-minutes? You combine dozens of interviews with Springfieldians, hours of raw footage from around the region and a relentless focus on the key findings of our Talent Attraction Initiative research. Springfield’s first…
Read MoreChamber Chairman Jeff Schrag puts our new President Matt Morrow to the test
Chamber Chairman Jeff Schrag puts our new President Matt Morrow to the test Before a record breaking crowd at Good Morning, Springfield, Chairman of the Board Jeff Schrag sat down with the new Chamber President Matt Morrow to find out what Matt’s thoughts are on the top issues facing Springfield. Q: Your early career was…
Read MoreManufacturer announces plans to locate in Springfield region
Manufacturer announces plans to locate in Springfield region Americana Tire and Wheel has announced plans to locate in the Springfield region, investing $1.5M to open a new assembly facility in Marshfield, MO, and create 20 new jobs above Webster County average wage. Through the Springfield Regional Economic Partnership, Chamber staff worked with the Marshfield Development League…
Read MoreNewly-elected legislators converge on Springfield
Newly-elected legislators converge on Springfield The Chamber along with the other eight organizations that make up the Springfield Metro Partnership hosted 45 newly-elected legislators this month in an effort to build on the strong relationship between the Springfield community and state lawmakers. The legislators were visiting Springfield as part of a legislative tour around the…
Read MoreWhy Springfield? Watch the video to find out
Why Springfield? Watch the video to find out It’s the question every human resources department has to answer when hiring outside the community–and because there are so many reasons to choose Springfield, it’s not always an easy question to answer. Until now. This morning, Springfield’s first talent attraction video made its public debut during the Chamber’s…
Read MoreIs Springfield running out of room to grow?
Is Springfield running out of room to grow? For the last year, industrial employers looking for a building in Springfield have had only a handful of options to choose from. In fact, Springfield’s industrial vacancy rate currently stands at 4.3%. This sits well below the national average of 9.4%, putting our region at a disadvantage when it…
Read MoreOutdoors company breaks ground on $3.5M corporate headquarters in Springfield
Outdoors company breaks ground on $3.5M corporate headquarters in Springfield Lew’s Fishing Tackle has announced plans to invest $3.5M for a new corporate headquarters and consolidated distribution center in Springfield. Lew’s will build the new 58,000 sq. ft. facility on land north of Partnership Industrial Center and plans to add five new jobs to their…
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