Talent & Workforce
August 2023: Executive Insight with Dean Thompson and Tiffany Batdorf
August 2023: Executive Insight with Dean Thompson and Tiffany Batdorf In the August edition of SGF Business Insider, Chamber President, Matt Morrow, sits down with the new Executive Director of Regionalism and Economic Development Dean Thompson, and our new Vice President of Communications, Tiffany Batdorf. Thompson and Batdorf discuss economic development, regionalism, and communicating the Chamber’s message to…
Read MoreCommunity leader driven by a passion for bettering Springfield
Community leader driven by a passion for bettering Springfield On July 25, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted the second event in its 2023 CEO series. YPs heard from Stephanie Stenger, president of Springfield Land, L.P. In an interview conducted by Network Chair Bryant Young, Stephanie talked about her professional journey to leading a…
Read MoreInspiring the next generation of leaders in the Springfield region
Inspiring the next generation of leaders in the Springfield region At the 2023 edition of SGForum, presented on June 23 by The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals, the focus was inspiring, empowering, and engaging young professionals through meaningful opportunities for professional development and community engagement. More than 330 YPs, the largest crowd to ever attend…
Read MoreStudents Go to Work Program
Students Go to Work Program Are you on the hunt for talented employees? Are you contemplating what your workforce will look like five to ten years from now? Who will those future employees be, and how do we get students to explore the careers you offer in high-demand occupations now? It’s simple and we need…
Read MoreChamber hires for three positions
Chamber hires for three positions The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce three recent hires to help better serve our members and the business community at large – Kendra Bollinger is the graphic design and creative project manager, Katie Cartwright is the talent retention coordinator and Evander Gonzalez is the research coordinator.…
Read MoreHow competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems
How competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems At the recent Health Care Outlook, a panel of area leaders from Springfield’s two largest employers, CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital Springfield Communities, shared how competition and collaboration drive improvement in our area health care systems. Presented by the Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC),…
Read MoreConnecting businesses with those who are teaching tomorrow’s workforce
Connecting businesses with those who are teaching tomorrow’s workforce The Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) connects students with information about the wide range of potential employment options that could be available to them after their school days are done. But the program also works to help connect teachers with that same…
Read More7th and 8th Graders Go To Work
7th and 8th Graders Go To Work In February and April, more than 2,000 area students engaged in 7th & 8th Graders Go To Work experiences. Students had the opportunity to learn about careers they may not have known existed while participating in hands-on activities with businesses, municipal government, community technical centers and universities. Students…
Read MoreYoung professionals advocate for business community priorities
Young professionals advocate for business community priorities Members of The Network’s Leadership Council visited the State Capitol on April 26 to advocate for continued investment in efforts that benefit Southwest Missouri through several specific Chamber board-approved legislative priorities. The delegation in Jefferson City included Network Chair Bryant Young, Insurors of the Ozarks, along with other…
Read MoreFormer Network leader encourages community engagement
Former Network leader encourages community engagement On March 7, The Network for Springfield Young Professionals hosted its first CEO Series event of 2023, featuring Brad Erwin, president of Paragon Architecture. Interviewed by The Network Leadership Council Chair Bryant Young, Erwin described his journey to becoming a business owner and community advocate. Although he never intended…
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