Talent & Workforce
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…
Read MoreGO CAPS prepares for Year Eight
GO CAPS prepares for Year Eight The 2022-2023 school year will be the eighth for the GO CAPS program, and there are still plenty of chances for high school students around the region to participate in this exciting opportunity. GO CAPS – the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies – is serving 99 Springfield students this…
Read MoreEncouraging YPs to impact their community
Encouraging YPs to impact their community On February 16, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals held the first event in its 2022 civic engagement series. YPs were joined by Dr. Jonathan Groves, facilitator of the Community Focus Report. Dr. Groves presented on the 2021 report, including the major blue ribbons and red flags throughout the…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – February 2022: How Do We Remove Professional Barriers for Women?
SGF Business Insider – February 2022: How Do We Remove Professional Barriers for Women? This month, Chamber President Matt Morrow talks with Wendy Doyle. Wendy is the president and CEO of United Women’s Empowerment (United WE), a non-profit organization based out of Kansas City that tackles barriers to women’s economic growth. They work with decision…
Read MoreLearning from new leaders for the new year
Learning from new leaders for the new year On January 20, The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals hosted its annual New Year, New Leaders event to kick off the year, featuring an interview with Chamber Board Chairman John Oke-Thomas and Dee King, Committee Chair for The Network in 2022. To begin the program, Mark Harrington,…
Read MoreTackling workforce issues through training & improved access
Tackling workforce issues through training & improved access Nearly every employer is facing significant challenges in finding enough skilled workers to meet both their current needs and their desire for growth. The shortage of employees has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the underlying issues have existed for several years – and while there…
Read MoreAnnouncing the new members and officers for the Chamber Board of Directors
Announcing the new members and officers for the Chamber Board of Directors The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the new additions to its Board of Directors for 2022, as well as its slate of officers for the new year. New board members serving three-year terms are: Erin Danastasio, Hatch Foundation Tom…
Read MoreNon-profits discuss ongoing workforce challenges
Non-profits discuss ongoing workforce challenges Organizations of all sizes and sectors face immense staffing concerns as they struggle to find, attract, recruit and retain employees. Members of the Chamber’s Non-Profit Roundtable discussed these challenges and more during 2021’s final Non-Profit Roundtable on December 14. Members heard from four community leaders with different perspectives and roles…
Read MoreManufacturers talk workforce issues and economic strength
Manufacturers talk workforce issues and economic strength During the 2021 edition of the Manufacturing Outlook leaders from the manufacturing sector talked about how workforce issues are impacting their businesses and the potential effects of federal vaccine mandates, while Chamber leaders gave an update on the environment for economic development in our area. The event was…
Read MoreSGF Business Insider – November 2021: How Do We Build the Health Care Workforce?
SGF Business Insider – November 2021: How Do We Build the Health Care Workforce? This month we look at a unique program that is allowing our region to begin addressing the issue of workforce shortages in the health care industry. It’s the University of Missouri’s Springfield Clinical Campus. This partnership between Mizzou, Missouri State University,…
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