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Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – March 2024
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – March 2024 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. 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. March was a great month for this…
Read MoreFinalists announced for 2024 Small Business Award
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced five area businesses as 2024 finalists for the annual W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award.
Read MoreATHENA Award celebrates outstanding leaders
ATHENA Award celebrates outstanding leaders The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual ATHENA Award on March 20 honoring Debbie Shantz Hart as the ATHENA Award recipient and Jarica Oeltjen as the Virginia Fry Rising Star Award recipient. Over 400 members of the business community gathered at the White River Conference Center to celebrate…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – February 2024
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – February 2024 Every day, the Chamber works to help businesses grow and thrive. 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. February was a great month for this…
Read MoreSpringfield Chamber Board of Directors endorses City of Springfield ballot measures on April 2024 ballot
Springfield Chamber Board of Directors endorses City of Springfield ballot measures on April 2024 ballot After a thorough review process, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has endorsed two City of Springfield Charter amendments on the April 2 ballot. The measures pertain to extending the current mayoral term and addressing conflict-of-interest provisions.…
Read MoreCelebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2024
Celebrating member milestones with ribbon cuttings – January 2024 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. January was a great month for…
Read MoreChamber Board hosts state lawmakers to share key priorities
Chamber Board hosts state lawmakers to share key priorities The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted lawmakers at their annual Board Legislative Luncheon on February 2. This event allows board members to thank elected officials and highlight their top state legislative priorities with Springfield-area Representatives and Senators. This regional delegation of lawmakers…
Read MoreInside the Issues: Bridging the Child Care Gap
Inside the Issues: Bridging the Child Care Gap Chamber members attended the first Inside the Issues event of 2024 to learn about opportunities to address a significant business community concern: the child care gap. On January 11, industry experts representing local and state perspectives shared valuable insights and opportunities for employers to consider as they…
Read MoreRegional collaboration aims to spark innovation and entrepreneurship across southwest Missouri
Regional collaboration aims to spark innovation and entrepreneurship across southwest Missouri Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC), the economic development arm of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded a regional Node Planning Grant from Missouri Technology Corporation. The planning grant will be used to organize regional “nodes” which are intended to support innovation…
Read MoreChamber’s growth continues with multiple key positions filled
Leadership Team Grows Two executives join the Chamber team and a third is named acting VP. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of two key leadership positions and names acting Vice President of Public Affairs. Dean Thompson will take on the role of executive director of regionalism and economic…
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