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The Affordable Care Act employer mandate takes effect in 2015 – are you ready?
The Affordable Care Act employer mandate takes effect in 2015 – are you ready? Whether you agree with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or not, beginning in 2015 businesses with 100 or more employees will have to offer insurance to their employees or make an Employer Shared Responsibility payment. Starting in 2016, the employer responsibility…
Read MoreChamber hires new president and CEO Matt Morrow
Chamber hires new president and CEO Matt Morrow The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced today that it has appointed Matt Morrow as the organization’s new president and CEO. The chamber worked with Waverly Partners, LLC to conduct a national search following former CEO, Jim Anderson’s announcement that he would retire on…
Read More3 companies showcase technology that will grow your business
3 companies showcase technology that will grow your business Technology is changing the game for business—and not just in the realm of marketing. Businesses large and small are using technology to boost efficiency and profits. Earlier this week, the Chamber’s Small Business Council hosted three local business owners whose companies are changing the game through…
Read MoreMeet the Small Business Award Finalists
Meet the Small Business Award Finalists Five area businesses are finalists for the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to be presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce May 7. An independent panel of judges chooses the award recipient based on applications, which consist of written essays covering the topics of company history, business…
Read MoreChamber announces strategic areas of focus
Chamber announces strategic areas of focus Last year the Chamber’s Action Plan focused on the three core areas of what we do every day to help make the Springfield Region a great place to live and make a living: Creating Jobs & Investment Advocating for Business Growing Your Business As Chairman of the Board Jeff…
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