Networking & Events
Assessing the state of the schools with the SPS superintendent
Assessing the state of the schools with the SPS superintendent The August edition of the Chamber’s “Good Morning, Springfield!” series featured the annual State of the Schools presentation with Springfield Public Schools Superintendent John Jungmann. It was the first of the monthly networking events to be held in person since the beginning of the pandemic,…
Read MoreCelebrating a virtual Good Morning, Springfield!
Celebrating a virtual Good Morning, Springfield! Dr. Nicole Holt, Springfield Public Schools’ deputy superintendent of academics, offers an update from the school district during the July 2 edition of Good Morning, Springfield! with Chamber President Matt Morrow. The Chamber’s monthly networking series – Good Morning, Springfield! – has, like most in-person events in our world…
Read MoreATHENA: An afternoon of gratitude and empowering messages
ATHENA: An afternoon of gratitude and empowering messages When the Chamber handed out the third annual ATHENA Award on March 4, honoree Francine Pratt was quick to tell the sold-out crowd of more than 400 that being in front of large groups is not her first choice. “I hope I don’t offend anyone, but it…
Read MoreAccessing untapped resources to find great employees
Accessing untapped resources to find great employees With the historically low unemployment rate and more job openings than job seekers, many employers are having a harder time than ever finding the right person to add to their staff. At the Chamber’s 60 Minutes to Success event on February 19, presenters offered a rapid-fire look at…
Read MoreBeginning a new century of Chamber history
Beginning a new century of Chamber history Recapping a successful year is reason enough to bring together Chamber members and volunteer leaders. But at the Chamber’s 2020 Annual Meeting on January 31, the focus was on more than just the past year; it was on the past 100 years – and the next 100 as…
Read MoreLouis Griesemer named 2020 Springfieldian
Louis Griesemer named 2020 Springfieldian A desire to quietly lead by example and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge are the qualities most commonly used to describe Louis Griesemer. Those qualities, along with a lifetime of achievements and dedication to our community, were celebrated on January 31 as the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presented Griesemer…
Read MoreGet your Annual Passes today!
Get your Annual Passes today! Have you picked up an Annual Pass for 2020? If not, what are you waiting for? An Annual Pass offers numerous advantages over buying event tickets individually – you get a discounted rate along with the convenience of paying one time to get into all the events in the series,…
Read MoreGrowing and developing the culture of your company
Growing and developing the culture of your company As companies look at ways to grow, part of the process is finding and retaining the right people – and one of the keys to success is fostering the right company culture. Three local business leaders discussed how their organizations are doing just that during the November…
Read MoreHarnessing the power of video online
Harnessing the power of video online The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at USC says the average American now spends nearly 24 hours per week online – nearly triple the amount from 20 years ago. And Cisco predicts that by 2022, more than four-fifths of all consumer Internet traffic will consist of online video.…
Read MoreA small token of appreciation for first responders
A small token of appreciation for first responders The backbone of our community’s safety is our First Responders – the police, firefighters, emergency medical professionals and 911 operators who work tirelessly each day to protect us from harm. The Chamber was privileged to pay tribute to these dedicated men and women at our annual First…
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