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SGF 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…
Read MoreHeading 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…
Read MoreCabinet 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…
Read MoreCelebrating 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…
Read MoreFinalists 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…
Read MoreCelebrating 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…
Read MoreCelebrating 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…
Read MoreJoe 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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