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Education Task Force hosts first SPS Board of Education candidate forum
Education Task Force hosts first SPS Board of Education candidate forum The Chamber’s Education Task Force hosted its inaugural candidate forum for Springfield Public Schools Board of Education candidates in March, prior to the April 4 election. Chamber members had the opportunity to hear from all four SPS board candidates on the ballot during the…
Read MoreStakeholders advocate for transportation priorities
Stakeholders advocate for transportation priorities Springfield regional transportation stakeholders visited the state Capitol on March 28 to advocate for continued investment in transportation infrastructure and workforce development. The delegation included Chamber Transportation Committee Chair Becky Baltz of TREKK Design Group, LLC, and public and private sector employers from around the region, including from the City…
Read MoreCelebrating outstanding individuals and the importance of supporting one another
Celebrating outstanding individuals and the importance of supporting one another An audience of over 400 business leaders honored the 2023 recipients of the ATHENA and Virginia Fry Rising Star awards on March 22 at the White River Conference Center. The event brought the Springfield business community together to celebrate two outstanding professionals and highlight the…
Read MoreIs your business prepared for a recession?
Is your business prepared for a recession? The Chamber recently hosted its first edition of the 2023 60 Minutes to Success series and the topic was centered around preparing businesses for a recession. The panel discussion was moderated by Paula Dougherty of Achieve Private Wealth – Ameriprise Financial. The panel included Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman of…
Read MoreApril 2023: How do some of the area’s top small businesses find success in Springfield’s regional economy?
April 2023: How do some of the area’s top small businesses find success in Springfield’s regional economy? In the April edition of SGF Business Insider, the Chamber’s Digital Communications Manager, Noah Hester, shares audio from a Q and A session with the finalists for the 2023 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award at our recent…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And one of the things we love most is when we have the opportunity to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities, and more. March was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreFinalists announced for 2023 Small Business Award
Finalists announced for 2023 Small Business Award Five area businesses have been named as finalists for the 2023 Small Business Award. The finalists were determined based on written applications that include essays on company history, management philosophy, responses to challenges, innovation in product and service offerings and contributions to the community. Entries are scored by…
Read MoreFormer Network leader encourages community engagement
Former Network leader encourages community engagement On March 7, The Network for Springfield Young Professionals hosted its first CEO Series event of 2023, featuring Brad Erwin, president of Paragon Architecture. Interviewed by The Network Leadership Council Chair Bryant Young, Erwin described his journey to becoming a business owner and community advocate. Although he never intended…
Read MoreChamber Board Endorses R-12’s Proposition S on April 4th Ballot
Chamber Board Endorses R-12’s Proposition S on April 4th Ballot The board of directors of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce voted to endorse Proposition S, the Springfield Public Schools bond issue on the April 4th ballot that would provide $220 million for school improvements throughout the district prioritized by a citizen-led task force, the…
Read MoreSpringfield-Area Representative Provides Updates on the Legislative Session and Efforts to Improve the Business Climate
Springfield-Area Representative Provides Updates on the Legislative Session and Efforts to Improve the Business Climate State Representative Alex Riley visited the Chamber on February 3 to provide an update on this year’s legislative session and insight on priorities currently moving through the legislative process. Riley represents parts of Greene County in the Missouri House of…
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