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Announcing the recipients of 2023 ATHENA, Virginia Fry Rising Star Awards
Announcing the recipients of 2023 ATHENA, Virginia Fry Rising Star Awards Two leaders in the Springfield community will be honored at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 ATHENA Award ceremony on March 22. 2023 ATHENA Award Recipient: Stephanie Stenger – Stephanie is president of the Ron Stenger Co. She also serves as the CEO…
Read MoreSpringfield Metro Partnership meets with elected leaders and hosts Salute to Legislators
Springfield Metro Partnership meets with elected leaders and hosts Salute to Legislators Leaders from the Springfield Metro Partnership (SMP) met with state elected officials on January 25 to share priorities approved by the 10-organization partnership. These priorities were shared in meetings with Governor Mike Parson, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, leadership…
Read MoreChamber board shares legislative priorities at annual luncheon
Chamber board shares legislative priorities at annual luncheon The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted area lawmakers at the annual board legislative luncheon on January 20. This event provides the opportunity for board members to thank lawmakers for their work in the previous legislative session and advocate for current approved policy priorities with…
Read MoreFebruary 2023: How does the 2023 legislative session impact the business community?
February 2023: How does the 2023 legislative session impact the business community? In the February edition of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President, Matt Morrow, sits down with Senator Lincoln Hough and Representative Alex Riley. Lincoln Hough represents District 30 in the Missouri Senate, and Alex Riley represents District 134 in the Missouri House of Representatives.…
Read MoreA New Year Brings New Leadership for The Network
A New Year Brings New Leadership for The Network The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted its annual kickoff event New Year, New Leaders on January 10. Members had the opportunity to hear from Joselyn Baldner, Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors and Bryant Young, Committee Chair for The Network in 2023. To begin…
Read MoreWelcoming new members and officers to the Chamber Board of Directors
Welcoming new members and officers to the Chamber Board of Directors At its January board of directors meeting, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will install new members, as well as its slate of officers for 2023: The following board members will serve on the Chamber’s Executive Committee in 2023: Chair: Joselyn Baldner, Central Bank of…
Read MoreSpringfield Area Chamber continues to serve as principal advocate for regional businesses in 2023
Springfield Area Chamber continues to serve as principal advocate for regional businesses in 2023 The 102nd Missouri General Assembly convened on Wednesday, January 4, with renewed optimism from many lawmakers about opportunities for progress during the legislative session. With the start of session, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has once again been preparing to…
Read MoreCutting ribbons and celebrating special milestones!
Cutting ribbons and celebrating special milestones! 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. December was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreHow manufacturers are pivoting to adapt to a new normal
How manufacturers are pivoting to adapt to a new normal At the recent Manufacturing Outlook, a panel of area leaders from the manufacturing sector shared with a sold-out crowd how companies are pivoting to adapt to new industry norms. Vicki Pratt, senior vice president of economic development, also gave an update on the environment for…
Read MoreJanuary 2023: How are area manufacturers successfully managing industry changes?
January 2023: How are area manufacturers successfully managing industry changes? In the January edition of SGF Business Insider, the Chamber’s Digital Communications Manager, Noah Hester, shares audio from a panel interview with local manufacturing leaders featured at our recent Manufacturing Outlook. This event is an opportunity to hear how manufacturers are pivoting to adapt to…
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