Economic Development
SGF Business Insider – February 2021: How Do We Win Projects & Create Jobs?
SGF Business Insider – February 2021: How Do We Win Projects & Create Jobs? In this episode of our podcast, SGF Business Insider, Chamber President Matt Morrow talks to Mary Lilly Smith, Planning & Development Director for the City of Springfield, and Ryan Mooney, the Chamber’s Senior Vice President of Economic Development. They talk about…
Read MoreNew maintenance base coming to airport
New maintenance base coming to airport Aviation industry leader Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, has announced plans to expand its aircraft maintenance operations in Springfield by moving into a new and bigger facility at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. This expansion will allow Envoy to maintain more modern aircraft, which…
Read MoreAmazon announces new Springfield facility
Amazon announces new Springfield facility Amazon recently announced that it is continuing its investment in the Springfield region with the addition of a new AMXL facility in Springfield. This joins the already announced fulfillment center under construction in Republic. The Springfield AMXL site, located at 2960 North Martin Ave, is expected to open in March.…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider Podcast – January 2021: How Do Business Leaders Prepare?
SGF Business Insider Podcast – January 2021: How Do Business Leaders Prepare? Welcome to SGF Insider, our cooperative podcast project with Leadership Springfield where we give you a look at the people and programs that help make Springfield a great place to live, work and play. In this installment of the Chamber’s portion of the…
Read MoreA look at what drives regional manufacturing growth
A look at what drives regional manufacturing growth The Manufacturing Outlook – presented virtually by the Chamber’s economic development arm, the SBDC, on December 3 from the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center – offered a wide-ranging look at the trends in the manufacturing industry, along with the process that businesses use when deciding where to…
Read MoreAnnouncing Chamber leadership for 2021
Announcing Chamber leadership for 2021 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the new members of its Board of Directors for 2021. These seven board members will serve three-year terms on the board, having been nominated by the Directors Nominating Committee earlier this fall and submitted to the general membership for approval.…
Read MoreAcademy of Hair Design receives 2020 Small Business Award
Academy of Hair Design receives 2020 Small Business Award During the Chamber’s annual event on November 11, we announced Academy of Hair Design as the recipient of the 2020 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. Academy of Hair Design was founded by entrepreneurs Jerry BeVelle, David Gonzales and Christie Gonzales who were running a successful…
Read MoreFinalists announced for 2020 Small Business Award
Finalists announced for 2020 Small Business Award Five area businesses have been named as finalists for the 2020 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 MoreRegional call center announces expansion into Springfield
Regional call center announces expansion into Springfield Promoveo, LLC, a business process outsourcing company based in Bolivar, has announced plans to expand its local operations and headquarters in the Springfield region. The company will be opening a second office in downtown Springfield’s Hammons Tower and creating 50 new jobs. Founded in 2015, Promoveo serves a…
Read MoreNation’s largest VA lender expands into Springfield, creating 100 new jobs
Nation’s largest VA lender expands into Springfield, creating 100 new jobs Just in time for Labor Day, Mortgage Research Center, L.L.C., which does business as Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s largest VA purchase lender, has announced the creation of 100 new jobs in Springfield as part of a new initiative. The move marks the…
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