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Chamber provides an end of session legislative update
Chamber provides an end of session legislative update The 2014 legislative session ended on Friday, May 16, and there were a number of wins as well as several missed opportunities on Chamber legislative priorities. Among the measures that crossed the finish line were a transportation funding ballot initiative, changes to the state’s unemployment insurance system,…
Read MoreChamber checks in with past 1MC presenters
Chamber checks in with past 1MC presenters Since 1 Million Cups launched in February, 17 startups have presented their ideas to the community of entrepreneurs, mentors and advisors. We decided to check back in with a few of the past presenters to see how 1 Million Cups has helped to grow their businesses. Granolove After…
Read MoreMeet the Small Business Award Finalists
Meet the Small Business Award Finalists Five area businesses are finalists for the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to be presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce May 7. An independent panel of judges chooses the award recipient based on applications, which consist of written essays covering the topics of company history, business…
Read MoreAttorney General Chris Koster outlines top challenges facing Missouri
Attorney General Chris Koster outlines top challenges facing Missouri As the legislative session heads for the home stretch, the Chamber has arranged a number of opportunities for members to hear from and interact with state legislators and public officials. Last week, the Chamber’s Governmental Relations Committee hosted a discussion with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster.…
Read MoreMid-Session Legislative Recap
Mid-Session Legislative Recap The Chamber’s legislative advocacy team has been working hard to represent your business weekly in Jefferson City. They’ve also hosted a number of opportunities for you to interact directly with legislators, both in the state capitol and here at home. Below is a brief recap on how we’ve advocated for your business…
Read MoreLocal entrepreneurs connect via 1 Million Cups
Local entrepreneurs connect via 1 Million Cups What would happen if entrepreneurs across the nation had 1 Million Cups of coffee together? That’s the question a group of local entrepreneurs are trying to answer as part of a national program that builds startup communities over cups of coffee and conversation. 1 Million Cups, created by…
Read MoreSpringfield’s top employers weigh in on Talent Attraction Initiative
Springfield’s top employers weigh in on Talent Attraction Initiative Top human resources professionals from Springfield’s largest employers emphasized the purpose and importance of the new Talent Attraction website at the annual meeting of the Springfield Business Development Corporation last month. Representing Bass Pro Shops, CoxHealth, Mercy, and O’Reilly Auto Parts, a panel of four discussed…
Read MoreSBDC launches new talent attraction website
SBDC launches new talent attraction website The result of months of research, design and hard work has culminated in the only resource available that markets Springfield to outside talent looking to relocate. The first phase of a two-part initiative, the website will serve as a tool for area employers who are looking to hire individuals…
Read MoreChamber announces strategic areas of focus
Chamber announces strategic areas of focus Last year the Chamber’s Action Plan focused on the three core areas of what we do every day to help make the Springfield Region a great place to live and make a living: Creating Jobs & Investment Advocating for Business Growing Your Business As Chairman of the Board Jeff…
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