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Heading into summer by celebrating business successes

Heading into summer by celebrating business successes Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. And one of the things we love most is when we get to help those organizations commemorate significant achievements – grand openings, anniversaries, new facilities and more. May saw the celebration of new openings and milestones for…

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Cabinet Concepts by Design receives 2022 Small Business Award

Cabinet Concepts by Design receives 2022 Small Business Award During its annual event on May 4, the Chamber announced Cabinet Concepts by Design as the recipient of the 2022 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. More than 300 guests were on hand at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center for the event, which honored all…

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Celebrating a plethora of business milestones

Celebrating a plethora of 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. April was quite a busy month for celebrations in…

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Finalists announced for 2022 Small Business Award

Finalists announced for 2022 Small Business Award Five area businesses have been named as finalists for the 2022 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…

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Celebrating the power of teamwork at Annual Meeting

Celebrating the power of teamwork at Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is the signature evening on the Chamber’s event calendar. It’s the time when members gather to look back on the year that was, thank those who served in leadership and look ahead to what the future holds. And though this year’s event had to…

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Celebrating a new season of business milestones

Celebrating a new season of 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. The Spring season is a time for renewal…

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Joe Turner named 2022 Springfieldian

Joe Turner named 2022 Springfieldian A strong connection to the Springfield community and a desire to give back are among the defining characteristics of Joseph W. Turner. Those qualities, along with a lifetime of accomplishments, were celebrated on March 22 as the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presented Turner with the 2022 Springfieldian Award. The…

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Helping businesses consider the shift to remote work

Helping businesses consider the shift to remote work The pandemic changed many things about the way businesses operate. Some changes were temporary responses to the immediate circumstance, but others likely will have staying power. One of those changes that will likely be around for the long haul is the shift some employees and employers have…

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Celebrating strength, resilience, and support with our community’s women leaders

Celebrating strength, resilience, and support with our community’s women leaders Those gathered at the White River Conference Center on March 10 were there to honor the 2022 recipients of the ATHENA and Rising Star awards. But the event was more than just the celebration of two outstanding individuals; it was a celebration of women’s strength…

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SGF Business Insider – March 2022: What Inspires Professional Women?

SGF Business Insider – March 2022: What Inspires Professional Women? In this month’s episode, Chamber President Matt Morrow sits down with two women blazing a trail for others in the Springfield community: Crista Hogan, president of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Rachel Anderson, director of the efactory at Missouri State University. The two will be…

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