Networking & Events
Business and education leaders highlight Fast Track as a “game-changing” workforce program
Business and education leaders highlight Fast Track as a “game-changing” workforce program The September edition of Good Morning, Springfield! featured a deep dive into the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, providing a chance to highlight this workforce grant program and one way for community and business leaders to address the number one challenge facing business…
Read MoreVolunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign
Volunteers kick off seventh annual REACH campaign The Chamber has started the seventh year of the REACH Campaign – your annual opportunity to purchase marketing and sponsorship opportunities with us for the coming year. It’s a comprehensive approach that lets you increase your visibility in the coming year with your fellow Chamber members by supporting…
Read MoreMore than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games
More than 400 First Responders enjoy appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals games Over two nights in late August, more than 400 area First Responders and their families enjoyed an appreciation experience at Springfield Cardinals baseball games. Thanks to presenting sponsor Rick’s Automotive and numerous other sponsoring Chamber members, First Responders, such as police, firefighters, and…
Read MoreJMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership
JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas shares lessons learned from years of executive leadership Exposure to toxic leadership early in his career journey sparked JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas’ mission to become a leader that would put people first. “When I was in the Navy, I had the fortune and misfortune to work for a gentleman who taught…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings!
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings! 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. August was a great month for this type of…
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. July was a great month for this type of…
Read MoreA time to thank our members and volunteer leaders
A time to thank our members and volunteer leaders At the Chamber’s recent Member Appreciation Celebration, we thanked our members for their continued support of the Chamber and provided a mid-year strategic progress accountability report. We heard from volunteer leaders about why they are willing to invest their time, talent and resources in the organization,…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider Podcast – How and Why Do Volunteers Lead the Chamber?
SGF Business Insider Podcast – How and Why Do Volunteers Lead the Chamber? In this month’s episode of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President Matt Morrow shares audio from interviews with volunteer leaders featured at our recent Member Appreciation Celebration. The event is both an opportunity to thank members for their investment of time, talent and resources…
Read MoreImproving the hiring process to reach more applicants
Improving the hiring process to reach more applicants The Chamber recently hosted its second edition of the 2022 60 Minutes to Success series and the topic focused on finding the “hidden worker”. The panel discussion was moderated by the city’s Director of Workforce Development, Sally Payne. The panel included: Dr. James Kaatz from Missouri State…
Read MoreCelebrating new members and business milestones
Celebrating new members and business 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. June was a great month for this type of…
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