Business Advocacy
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 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…
Read MoreU.S. Congressman Eric Burlison Discusses New Role in the Federal Government
U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison Discusses New Role in the Federal Government U.S. Congressman Eric Burlison joined Chamber members on February 23 for a conversation about his new role in the federal government and lessons learned throughout his time in state government. The event served as the first installment of the 2023 Public Policy Speaker Series.…
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 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…
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