Posts Tagged ‘economic development’
Possibilities and struggles in trading with Cuba
Possibilities and struggles in trading with Cuba Cuba and its export economy languish at the bottom of the list of world nations but that hasn’t prevented it from becoming the “debutante of the ball.” “Everyone wants to dance with Cuba,” said Ann Pardalos, manager of the International Trade and Investment Office, Missouri Department of Economic…
Read MoreNew jobs, larger footprint for SRC Logistics
New jobs, larger footprint for SRC Logistics SRC Logistics, Inc., a subsidiary of employee-owned SRC Holdings Corporation, is expanding within its Springfield facility, creating up to 50 new jobs with competitive benefits. After winning a major client contract, the company is investing $700,000 in capital and utilizing 140,000 square feet of space at its East…
Read MoreWe’re on the right track to encourage business expansion
We’re on the right track to encourage business expansion Economic developers are taking the temperature of Springfield and Missouri to determine their health as nurturers of growth, and what they’re finding is good news. Chamber economic development staff took part in a recent presentation on results of a survey on business expansion. The survey by…
Read MoreMoDOT director visits Springfield
MoDOT director visits Springfield Patrick McKenna, the new director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, made his first official visit to Springfield April 13 to offer a view of the transportation landscape in the Show-Me State. In a presentation at the Chamber, he said the funding picture is not as dire as it had been…
Read MorePreparing to win: the back story on the Kraft Heinz expansion
Preparing to win: the back story on the Kraft Heinz expansion When major companies merge without warning, the effects can be damaging for communities that aren’t prepared … or a potential windfall for communities with a plan. That was the case with Kraft Heinz, one of Springfield’s largest manufacturing employers. When Kraft merged with Heinz…
Read MoreOur best intel comes from existing businesses
Our best intel comes from existing businesses Identifying business trends can be deceptively tricky. Who can provide the best insight? Who has the most reliable information? In its economic development work, Chamber staff decided to go to the source: CEOs and top business executives who spend each work day creating new possibilities, analyzing the bottom…
Read MoreSBDC tracks economic development gains
SBDC tracks economic development gains Reflecting back on 2015, the efforts of the Springfield Business Development Corporation were all about making connections. Read more about the SBDC’s accomplishments from the past year in the 2015 SBDC Annual Report. Supported by BKD CPAs & Advisors
Read MoreCharlie Cook analyzes all things political
Charlie Cook analyzes all things political The “combustible” atmosphere in today’s political arena isn’t so much a mystery as a logical result of several factors careening toward Decision 2016. Political analyst Charlie Cook explored the political scene in America for a full crowd at the Feb. 3 annual meeting of the Springfield Business Development Corporation,…
Read MoreNew company to create 200 Springfield jobs
New company to create 200 Springfield jobs Springfield has been selected as the location of a new call center that will create 200 new jobs, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced. FLS Connect, a political communication and fundraising company based in Minnesota has leased the former Strategic Fundraising building in Medical Mile Plaza,…
Read MoreNew high-tech jobs come to downtown Springfield
New high-tech jobs come to downtown Springfield The first floor of the Heer’s Building will soon be buzzing with people and activity for the first time since 1993, thanks to the commitment of a medical software company, the combined efforts of Springfield’s Partnership for Economic Development, and a $15 million redevelopment project. IntrinsiQ Specialty Solutions, part of…
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